This programme is intended for people who already have a qualification or equivalent experience in their primary discipline, eg a trade, and represents the base level qualification for a professional adult and tertiary teaching practitioner.
Student learning is blended - they will learn both online and through face-to-face learning experiences. This enables students the flexibility to complete the programme while they work and enables them to contextualise learning and assessments to their role and workplace.
Students applying for this programme will need access to a minimum of six learners throughout the study period.
There are three modules to be completed. Each module is 20 credits and approximately 200 learning hours. Face-to-face classes will vary between modules: either evenings, mornings, or wānanga (some full days). In addition, students are required to complete online learning and self-directed study.
Graduates of the Adult and Tertiary Teaching in Practice (Level 5) programme will have the skills and knowledge for roles such as vocational or workplace educator and trainer or academic staff member/tutor.
Graduates may undertake further study towards other qualifications in adult and tertiary teaching at Level 6 and above.
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
Based on discretionary entrance
If you don’t meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.
It is highly recommended that candidates have a relevant adult and tertiary teaching qualification at Level 4 or above or have equivalent knowledge and skills prior to entering into this qualification.
Selection criteria
Candidates are required to be working as adult educators in some capacity or to have access to an environment in which they can practise their skills as adult educators. They need to have access to a minimum of six adult learners across the duration of the programme.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
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