Certificate in Learning Support (Inclusive Education)

Programme will run dependant on student numbers

About the Programme

The Certificate in Learning Support (Inclusive Education) gives students the opportunity to develop their careers in supporting young people with special learning needs in an educational environment. It is designed for teacher aides, teacher assistants, education support workers, voluntary workers or people who would like to work in this area of education.

Students in this programme will be encouraged to develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary to provide support and empowerment for young people with special learning needs across all levels of the education system. This programme is recognised as a qualification for support staff in the Schools Collective Employment Contract.

Offered by

Faculty of Education and Social Sciences - School of Education

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Applicants in employment or current voluntary work must have a referee statement from their employer and be employed for a minimum of five hours per week or
• If seeking voluntary placement, applicants must supply two character references of potential to work safely with children in an educational setting, to be signed by a Justice of the Peace or Kaumatua, and be prepared to undergo an interview and
• Be prepared to complete a form of Consent for Disclosure of Information for the NZ Police. This is compulsory for students to work in Schools and Early Childhood Centres and
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.

Note: This programme is not eligible for International Students.

Cost

$2,220 (approx) Please note additional costs for materials and tools apply

International Student Fees

$8,450 per semester

Programme Summary

In the Certificate in Learning Support (Inclusive Education) programme, students will study the following courses:

• Adapting the Curriculum: Language and Numeracy
• Assisting with Learning and Behaviour
• Inclusion in an Education Setting
• The Support Worker/Kaiawhina as an Education Paraprofessional

Courses

Further Training or Study

Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Social Services.

Career Opportunities

Education Support Worker, Teacher Aide, Kaiawhina.

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