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 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.