PROPOSED TEACHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS – ADULT & TERTIARY TEACHING
New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching
Level 4 - (40 Credits)
New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching
Level 5 - (60 Credits)
New Zealand Diploma in Adult and Tertiary Teaching
Level 6 - (120 Credits)
STRATEGIC PURPOSE STATEMENTS
This qualification is for people engaged in adult and tertiary teaching or
training. They may be delivering education or training in a workplace as part
of their role, or in the community as a volunteer.
Graduates will have the foundation knowledge, skills and attributes required
for an adult and tertiary educator, practising under broad guidance. They
will promote equitable outcomes for adult learners in a range of educational
and training contexts.
This qualification is for individuals aspiring to or in a career in adult and
tertiary teaching or training, including vocational education and training. It
represents the base level qualification for a professional Adult and Tertiary
Teaching educator, and provides a pathway to the level 6 Adult and Tertiary
Teaching Diploma and level 6 specialist certificates.
Graduates will have broad applied knowledge, skills and attributes required
for a proficient adult and tertiary educator. They will promote equitable
outcomes for adult learners in a range of educational and training contexts.
This qualification is for practitioners aspiring to or in a leadership role in
adult and tertiary teaching or training. It represents an advanced
qualification for a professional Adult and Tertiary Teaching educator, and
provides a pathway to graduate and post-graduate qualifications.
Graduates will have in-depth applied knowledge, skills and attributes
required to be effective in a leadership role within adult and tertiary
education. They will promote and lead equitable outcomes for adult
learners in a range of educational and training contexts.
GRADUATE PROFILE OUTCOMES
Please note: conditions will be developed for these outcomes later in the development process. Some indicative comments have been added below as a guide to intention,
but please focus comments on the outcomes themselves at this stage.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Graduates of this qualification will be able to
Design (10 credits)
Design (10 credits)
Design (30 credits)
Design for learning to meet specified learning outcomes in a given context
Design for learning to meet specified learning outcomes in a variety of
contexts
Design for learning to meet specified learning outcomes in dynamic contexts
Deliver (20 credits)
Deliver (30 credits)
Deliver (30 credits)
Foster an environment which gives primacy to learners and their learning
Note: environment includes a values-based framework that respects: the
mana and diverse cultural backgrounds of learner, the Treaty, the unique
characteristics of adult learners as individuals (including literacy and
numeracy skills) and what they bring to their learning, collegiality with
colleagues, professional relationships with learners, … This outcome is not to
be assessed separately but in conjunction with assessment of other
outcomes.
Select and apply teaching and learning strategies in specified contexts, using
resources and technologies to meet specific outcomes
Foster an environment which gives primacy to learners and their learning
(as for level 4)
Select and apply facilitation/teaching strategies for diverse learners
Operate within policy and legislation relevant to the learning context
Foster an environment which gives primacy to learners and their learning
(as for level 4)
Explore and implement facilitation and teaching strategies to meet the needs
of diverse learners and contexts
Assess and evaluate (20 credits)
Assess and evaluate(30 credits)
Enhance learning through assessment and moderation, informed by
contemporary research
Select and implement assessment and consistency policies and processes
(15 credits)
Evaluate to improve student learning and programme outcomes
Lead ( 30 credits)
Assess and evaluate (10 credits)
Use assessment and moderation processes to enhance student learning
Seek and respond to feedback to improve student learning in own context
Undertake kaitiakitanga in an Adult and Tertiary Teaching teaching
environment
Note: kaitiakitanga is intended to include concepts of leadership, mentoring,
coaching, care, guidance, nurturing, sharing, responsibilities, external
stakeholder consultation, …
Provide leadership and professional support to other practitioners working
both within and across programmes
Analyse the educational environment and apply knowledge as a basis for
influencing own and others’ decision-making, innovation and change
PATHWAYS
Education Pathway
Education Pathway
Education Pathway
Graduates of this qualification may undertake further study towards:
- New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5)
- New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Assessment (Level 5)
- New Zealand Certificate in Teacher Aide/Education Support (Level 5)
- New Zealand Certificate in ALNE (Level 5) (Vocational)
Graduates of this qualification may undertake further study towards:
- New Zealand Diploma in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 6)
- New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Matauranga
Maori)
- other level 6 specialist qualifications
- New Zealand Certificate in ALNE (Level 5) (Vocational/Workplace)
- New Zealand Certificate in ALNE (Level 5) (Educator)
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Graduates of this qualification may undertake further study towards a level 7
graduate diploma.
Employment and Community Pathways
Employment and Community Pathways
Employment and Community Pathways
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge for roles as:
- Industry or workplace trainer
- Community educator
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge for roles as:
- Vocational or workplace educator and trainer
- Academic staff member / tutor
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge for roles as:
- Programme leader
- Lead teacher
- Learning and development department manager
- a strategic leader in education