Recognition of prior learning
Introduction
The government introduced a number of initiatives to help people who wish to become qualified ECE teachers and to meet the new qualification requirements, where by 2012 all staff working in ECE teacher-led services will need to hold a Diploma of Teaching (ECE) or an equivalent level 7 qualification. One of these initiatives is the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Programme.
This page explains how you can apply to have your current skills and knowledge recognised under an RPL programme.
Contracted RPL Providers
As of July 2008 the Ministry of Education holds contracts with four teacher education providers to offer one free (to the applicant) RPL assessment for students wishing to enter into the Diploma of Teaching (ECE) or an equivalent degree. The three providers are:
- Manukau Institute of Technology
- University of Canterbury College of Education
- Te Tari Puna Ora O Aotearoa / NZ Childcare Association
- The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand*
Contact details
UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Dovedale Avenue
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
Glynne Mackey
Lecturer (ECE Programmes) RPL Coordinator
DDI (03) 345 8224
Glynne.mackey@canterbury.ac.nz
MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Private Bag 94-006
South Auckland Mail Centre
Manukau
Margie McLaren
Facilitator
CAPL
DDI (09) 968 8682
Margie.McLaren@manukau.ac.nz
TE TARI PUNA ORA O AOTEAROA/ NEW ZEALAND CHILDCARE ASSOCIATION
PO Box 12-725
Thorndon
Wellington 6144
Gemma Tupaea
0800 244 532 ext 804
gemma@nzca.ac.nz
THE OPEN POLYTECHNIC OF NEW ZEALAND
Private Bag 31-914
Lower Hutt
Avril Maxwell
Regional Manager, Northern
DDI (09) 4344086
Free phone 0508 650 200 extn 5440
Avril.Maxwell@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
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