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National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education (Educator)

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The National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education (Educator) (NCALE) programme is designed for educators who are interested in developing specialist expertise in teaching literacy and numeracy to adult learners and/or to embed literacy and numeracy into teaching of specific subjects. The programme will further your understanding of literacy and numeracy issues in New Zealand, equip you with the skills to teach and assess literacy and numeracy as well as designing and delivering literacy and numeracy plans for learners.

Programme Code NC1212
Study Method Part time
Students can choose to study online via distance learning or attend a weekly class with on-line study (blended delivery)
Qualification National Certificate
Duration 12 - 18 months
Applications Close when programme is full
Start Dates February and July
Level 5
Credits 81

Offered by

Faculty of Education and Social Sciences - School of Foundation Studies

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

  • Provide evidence of achievement in a programme of study at NQF Level 4 or equivalent

Applicants who do not meet the above are welcome to apply and will be interviewed.

The interview will consider academic skills and current teaching activity. The evidence of teaching activity may be provided through an attestation from the employer and

  • Be recognised as an adult educator currently teaching on a programme in their own field. This assumes formal teaching qualifications such as a Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (or equivalent) and teaching experience in adult education and
  • Have basic computing skills and have access to a computer with an internet connection and
  • Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.5) or equivalent. Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be accepted in order of application.

Cost

$3,530

Programme Summary

In the National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education (Educator) (NCALE) programme, students will complete the following courses:

  • 901.516 – History and development of adult literacy and numeracy in Aotearoa/New Zealand: Maori and non Maori

  • 901.517 – Adult numeracy teaching and learning

  • 901.505 – Adult literacy learning and teaching theories

  • 901.506 – Assess adult literacy learning

  • 901.518 – Design and facilitate literacy skills development

Courses

901.409 History and Development of Adult Literacy in Aotearoa New Zealand
901.410 Maori Adult Literacy
901.411 Adult Numeracy Teaching
901.412 Literacy and Numeracy Skills Using Information Communication Technologies (ICT)
901.505 Adult Literacy Teaching and Learning Theories
901.506 Assessment of Adult Literacy Learning
901.507 Design and Delivery of Literacy Skills (Individual)
901.508 Delivery of Numeracy Skills
901.509 Design of Literacy Skills (Group)
901.510 Delivery of Literacy Skills (Group)
901.511 Organisational Adult Literacy Needs Analysis
901.603 Design and Delivery of an Organisational Adult Literacy Programme

Further Training or Study

  • Diploma in Literacy and Numeracy Education
  • Masters of Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education

Career Opportunities

Graduates awarded the National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education (Educator) will be able to work in the field of adult literacy education as a Tutor or Lecturer.

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