Enrol anytime! Rolling intakes.

Placement Requirements

You must already work in, or, be able to confirm you are volunteering in an education support role for 5 or more hours a week prior to enrolling in this programme. 

The role must be within a New Zealand primary, intermediate or secondary school setting. 

 

Location

Online study anywhere, anytime

Programme intakes

Rolling intake. Enquiries can be made anytime. 

What is the qualification?

New Zealand Certificate in Education Support, Level 4 

What will I learn?

Student support staff will gain skills that can be immediately applied to the workplace. Our online certificates teach support staff how to support their learners, understand different cultures, manage behaviour effectively, understand classroom dynamics, create resources and implement strategies for teaching students at different levels of learning ability. 
Our tutor is primary school trained so can relate to how study is applied in your school. You can enrol at any time of the year and start immediately as long as we have spaces available.
All course material is online, there are no hard copy resources.
All assignments are uploaded online, assignments can’t be lost through the post and have a faster marking turn-around.
There are no compulsory block courses to attend, there is no requirement for you to take time off work to complete this study.

Entry criteria

To be accepted onto this programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• attest to or provide written evidence that they have access to:
  • 160 practicum hours to work with children in an authentic educational setting in order to meet the programme’s practicum requirements
  • a qualified teacher to supervise practicum work

  • a computer with a broadband connection to enable access to reliable internet; and to be able to send and receive emails with attachments

• be a domestic student (one of the following)

  • a New Zealand citizen, or a New Zealand permanent resident currently living in New Zealand;

  • a Cook Island, Niue or Tokelau citizen;

  • an Australian citizen who is currently living in New Zealand; or an Australian permanent resident who has a returning resident visa and is currently living in New Zealand;

• provide a birth certificate, passport or confirm through RealMe® as evidence of identity;

• be over the age of 18 years old

• receive a satisfactory police check. All applicants will be provisionally enrolled until the police check is received. The outcome of the police check will determine if the enrolment can be confirmed. This provision is in accordance with the 'Vulnerable Children's Act, 2014'.

• achieve a minimum of Step 3 in reading as assessed by the Literacy and Numeracy Adults Assessment Tool. The purpose of this assessment is to ensure participants can manage the wide range of independent reading required to successfully complete the programme.

Fees

Free for all NZ Citizens and NZ Residents (criteria apply)

How do I get started?

Should you wish to enrol, complete an online enrolment form here: Online Enrolment Form and we will be in touch with further documents to complete. 

Call us on 0800 438 848 or email i[email protected] 

Student Feedback

Here are some examples of what our online learners and their supervisors are saying...

 

"I think these assignments that you've set for the students are great in developing their knowledge, understanding and practical experience. I wish all of our Teacher Aides would engage in this training.

- Jill, Teacher Aide Student Supervisor

 

"Kerran is always contactable, and full of great advice and support. Thanks for all you do."

- Cheryl, Online Learner

 

"Kerran is absolutely amazing. I completed my Teacher Aide training a couple of years ago and she was so full of support then and still is now. Training For You is so lucky to have Kerran on their team."

- Rochelle, Online Learner