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NZ2849 New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) (Version 1) is closed to new learners.
For information on our available early childhood education programmes go to: https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/qualifications-and-courses/early-childhood-education/
Learners who were already enrolled in NZ2849 New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) (Version 1) prior to 28 February 2023 can continue to re-enrol and complete their qualification.
Please note, to be awarded this certificate you will need to be enrolled in your last course(s) by 21 March 2023, and complete all course requirements by 1 December 2023.
If you have any questions, or need assistance with a study plan, please contact us.
This programme will still be offered fee free in 2023.
To see if you are eligible for this offer please see the Terms and Conditions below.
This qualification has three courses worth 20 credits each. You must complete the courses in the order listed below.
This programme can only be studied one course at a time in order to build on previous learning.
This fee free offer is for a limited time. The end date is published on this page. If the end date is changed then the new End Date will appear on this page at least two weeks before the offer ends.
End date for this offer: 31 Dec 2023
This fee free offer only applies to the programme’s course fees.
It does not include provision of any textbooks, or any other additional fees incurred by a student. These will remain the responsibility of the student.
You are not eligible for the fee-free offer if you are an international student.
End date for this offer: 31 Dec 2023
Our student advisors can help you choose the right courses to suit your needs.
On each course page look for the Workload heading in the grey box. This will give you the approximate hours needed each week to study that course.
To check if you have enough time in your life for study, try our handy time calculator tool.
Contact us for advice about our NZ2849 : New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) (Closed to New Enrolments) qualification.
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