ADULT EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
WELCOME TO OPEN POLYTECHNIC
Whether you are looking to improve your
career prospects, or learn something new,
we can help you achieve your goal. We
specialise in open learning – learning that
gives you more freedom to decide what
you study and where you study.
Our courses are specifically designed for
delivery by distance, which means you can fit
your study around your life. And just because
you are learning by distance, this doesn’t
mean you have to do it alone. You will have
access to your tutors and lecturers by email
or phone and to other students studying the
same course through Online Campus, the
student support section of our website.
It is our goal to make sure that you enjoy
your study and that you succeed. So
welcome to learning for today’s world, and
congratulations on taking up the challenge of
further education.
Please note that information contained in this brochure may be subject to
change without notice.
Introduction
Our adult education qualifications are for people who are
working in adult education and workplace training as a tutor
or trainer. They provide nationally recognised qualifications
incorporating useful skills and knowledge and are suitable
if you need to upgrade your qualifications or complete
professional development activities.
We offer two qualifications:
·
National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 4)
·
National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 5).
Alternatively, all unit standards can be completed individually
if you do not want to complete a full qualification.
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ADULT EDUCATION AND
TRAINING LEVEL 4 – NEW ZEALAND ENVIRONMENT
Qualification code: NC556401
Level: 4
Credits: 40
This qualification is for people who are delivering and/or
assessing adult education and training. It allows flexibility
to accommodate different work, personal and skill
requirements.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
To complete this qualification you must complete 40 credits
at Level 4 and above.
Compulsory unit
UNIT
STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
7091
Establish a culturally
safe and inclusive
learning environment
for adults in New
Zealand’s cultural
setting. (Version 5)
4
4
Elective Group A
Select a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 36 credits.
UNIT
STANDARD
2
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
7095
Develop and
facilitate
individualised adult
learning plans.
(Version 4)
5
6
7096
Deliver learning
presentations for
adult learners.
(Version 4)
4
8
7097
Facilitate interactive
learning sessions
for adult learners.
(Version 5)
5
10
7108
Deliver on-job
training for adult
trainees. (Version 4)
4
8
7114
Coach adult
learner(s).
(Version 4)
5
8
7115
Create and maintain
a positive learning
environment for
adult learners.
(Version 4)
4
6
Elective Group B
Select courses to complete the qualification.
UNIT
STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
4098
Use standards to
assess candidate
performance.
(Version 6)
4
6
11281
Prepare candidate(s)
for assessment
against standards.
(Version 5)
4
3
11551
Moderate
assessment.
(Version 5)
6
8
11552
Design and evaluate
assessment
materials. (Version 5)
5
8
18203
Verify evidence for
assessment.
(Version 5)
4
3
20469
Evaluate adult
learning sessions.
(Version 3)
5
5
3
4098
Use standards to
assess candidate
performance.
(Version 6)
4
6
7093
Design learning
sessions for adults.
(Version 4)
5
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ADULT EDUCATION AND
TRAINING LEVEL 5 – NEW ZEALAND ENVIRONMENT
Qualification code: NC556501
Level: 5
Credits: 60
This qualification builds on the knowledge gained in the
Level 4 certificate. It is suitable for adult educators working
in education and training, including polytechnics, wananga,
private training establishments, on-job training in workplaces
and distance learning.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
To complete this qualification you must complete 60 credits
with a minimum of 40 credits at Level 5 or above.
COMPULSORY UNIT
All courses are required.
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UNIT
STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
7091
Establish a culturally
safe and inclusive
learning environment
for adults in New
Zealand’s cultural
setting.
(Version 5)
4
4
20469
Evaluate adult
learning sessions.
(Version 3)
5
5
7093
Design learning
sessions for adults.
(Version 4)
5
6
ELECTIVE GROUP A
Select a minimum of 7 credits.
UNIT
STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
7095
Develop and facilitate
individualised adult
learning plans.
(Version 4)
5
6
7097
Facilitate interactive
learning sessions for
adult learners.
(Version 5)
5
10
7114
Coach adult
learner(s).
(Version 4)
5
8
ELECTIVE GROUP B
Select courses to make the total credits for Elective Group A
and Elective Group B to a minimum of 29 credits.
UNIT
STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
11551
Moderate
assessment.
(Version 5)
6
8
11552
Design and evaluate
assessment
materials.
(Version 5)
5
8
5
ELECTIVE GROUP C
Select courses to take the total credits from the compulsory
courses and Groups A and B to a minimum of 60 credits.
UNIT
STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
11281
Prepare candidate(s)
for assessment
against standards.
(Version 5)
4
3
18203
Verify evidence for
assessment.
(Version 5)
4
3
4098
Use standards to
assess candidate
performance.
(Version 6)
4
6
7108
Deliver on-job
training for adult
trainees.
(Version 4)
4
8
7115
Create and maintain
a positive learning
environment for adult
learners.
(Version 4)
4
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PLANNING YOUR STUDY
You can find a suggested programme of study on the Level
4 and 5 qualification pages on our website to help you
choose which courses to study.
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General information
ASSESSMENT
The learning materials contain activities that you can work
your way through. There is one assessment task for each
unit standard. This task includes written answers and
verification in the form of signed learner feedback sheets
and observer/manager verification. Some assessments may
need to be submitted online.
When your enrolment is confirmed, please visit My Open
Polytechnic to view your assessment due dates. To access
My Open Polytechnic, visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and click
on the login button at the top right of the page.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply to enrol in any of these courses, you need to be
involved with training and have access to adult learners,
either in a workplace or a community-based organisation.
You can apply to enrol in up to three units at any one time.
English language
English is the language of study at Open Polytechnic. You
will need to be able to read and write well in English so
that you can understand course materials and also submit
written assessments. There are criteria that must be met if
English is not your first language. For more information about
English language requirements, please call freephone
0508 650 200 or visit
openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage
STUDY TIME
All units have a credit value. This helps you work out how
much study time you will need. Allow about 10 hours of
study per credit. So for the Level 4 certificate, which has 40
credits, you should plan to spend about 400 hours studying.
For the Level 5 certificate, which has 60 credits, you will
need to allow 600 hours of study.
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FEES
All fee information is available on our website at
openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Overseas handling fee
If you live overseas you will need to pay an extra international
handling charge. The amount of this fee will depend on
where you live. The overseas handling fee will be added to
your course fees when you enrol.
LOCATION
CHARGE PER
ENROLMENT
Australia
$50
South Pacific region
$70
East Asia and North America
$95
Europe
$105
Rest of the world
$120
Set texts
There are no set texts for these courses.
Course materials
Each unit standard comes in a separate package. If you
enrol for more than one unit standard, they will be posted
together in one package.
LOANS, ALLOWANCES AND OTHER FUNDING
Student loans and allowances are administered by
StudyLink. We recommend that you apply for a student
loan at least four weeks before the commencement of your
study. We cannot confirm your enrolment or send your
course materials until your fees have been paid. For more
information, or to find°out if you’re eligible for a student loan,
visit studylink.govt.nz or give StudyLink a call on
0800 88 99 00.
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Financial assistance
We have a fund to help students who are in financial need
and have no other option for financial support. This fund is
available for course fees and/or set textbooks. Conditions
apply. Contact us for more information. See the last page of
this brochure for contact details.
Scholarships
We also offer a range of scholarships to support students.
Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/scholarships for more information.
ENROLMENT
These qualifications are open for admission throughout the
year and each course officially starts on the first Monday of
the month you choose for enrolment.
You can enrol online from our website.
Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/howtoenrol for more
information. You will be advised if additional information is
needed to progress your application, and you can usually
complete this online during the application process. When
your enrolment is confirmed, we will send you a letter with
your course start and end dates and where you can find
assessment submission deadlines. We recommend that you
are able to commit up to 10 hours of study a week in order
to be successful.
UNIT STANDARDS
If you have completed unit standards (through either us
or another tertiary provider) that you think will exempt
you from having to do some parts of these qualifications,
please contact us. See the last page of this brochure for
contact°details.
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LEARNING SUPPORT
Your tutor
You will have a tutor for each course you study. Your tutor
is there to help you through the course work, make sure
you have understood the study material, and check your
progress. You can contact them on our freephone number
or by email, fax or letter. Their contact details will be in the
information we send you when you enrol.
Student Information
You can find current enrolment and study information on our
website including details of our systems and processes and
the services we offer.
For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/studywithus
Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre)
Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) can
help you with a wide range of learning support services and
resources. These include:
·
tips and techniques to help you succeed in online and
distance learning
·
one-to-one consultations with a learning advisor
(telephone or email)
·
StudyWise and ExamWise which are free online study
and exam preparation workshops
·
disability services
·
a student mentoring programme.
For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/learningsupport
Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office)
Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office) can help you with your
learning and cultural needs in a kaupapa Mäori context. We
use Mäori values and principles to enhance your learning
journey.
For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/maorisupport
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Online Campus
Online Campus is the area of our website where you°can:
·
access and submit assessments
·
link to web pages specific to your course, including
frequently asked questions (FAQ), assessment hints,
web resources, staff information and sometimes online
quizzes and tutorials
·
communicate with other students in your course, and
with your lecturer or tutor
·
access the library.
My Open Polytechnic
My Open Polytechnic is our online portal for our students.
With My Open Polytechnic you can:
· update your details
· view your study information
· track the status of your materials
· access your assessment submission deadlines, marks
and final grades for each course
· check your account balance
· access Online Campus and the library.
Once you’re enrolled, you can also keep track of your
study information on the go with the My Open Polytechnic
smartphone app called My OP.
To download the app, search for ‘My OP’ on the App Store
(Apple iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android smartphone).
These come pre-installed on your smartphone.
Library
We provide a library service for students. There is no
additional fee for using it. The library service provides:
·
online resources
·
guides on how to search for information
·
a distance lending service with free and fast delivery
·
information about study techniques.
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NEW ZEALAND QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (NZQA) –
RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT
If you are registered on the NZQA database, please provide
your Record of Achievement number or your National
Student Number when you apply to enrol online.
If you are not registered, we will arrange this when you
have finished your first unit standard. Any unit standards
you gain through the year will be added to your Record of
Achievement by March of the following year.
You can access your Record of Achievement online or you
can phone NZQA and ask for a copy of it. To find out more,
visit their website nzqa.govt.nz or call them on
04 802 3000.
FURTHER STUDY
You may also be interested in our
Certificate in Designing and Facilitating E-Learning.
For information on this qualification or other courses
available at Open°Polytechnic, visit our website or contact
us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
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Contact us
Website: openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Freephone: 0508 650 200
Overseas phone: +64 4 913 5300
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Private Bag 31914
Lower Hutt 5040
New Zealand
If you have any questions or want to talk over your
study options, contact:
Adult Education and Training programme leader
Email: adulteducation@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Freephone: 0508 650 200
OTHER USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS
StudyLink
Website: studylink.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 889 900
NZQA
Website: nzqa.govt.nz
Phone: 04 463 3000
Email: helpdesk@nzqa.govt.nz
PO Box 160
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
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