Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Open Polytechnic
Cost (estimate)
$0–$6,800
before any funding
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Costs and funding shown are estimates only. The provider confirms what you pay.
Course overview
Online + placement study over 2 years part-time. Leads to early childhood educator, teacher aide, home-based educator.
- Provider
- Open Polytechnic
- Level
- NZQCF Level 5
- Duration
- 2 years part-time
- Delivery
- Online + placement
- Leads to
- Early childhood educator, teacher aide, home-based educator
Prerequisites
Open Polytechnic sets the entry requirements for this course. Ask them what you need before you enrol, especially for Level 5 study.
Funding information
What to ask about
- On a benefit? Ask Work and Income about Training Incentive Allowance. It can help with fees, childcare and travel.
- Ask Open Polytechnic whether any scholarships are open.
- No funding? Ask the provider about paying in full, in instalments, or with a student loan.
This is general information to help you know what to ask about. It is not advice and it does not confirm you are eligible for any funding. Funding rules change, and only the course provider, Work and Income, StudyLink or Inland Revenue can confirm what you can get. Please check everything with them before you enrol or pay. Jobs for Mums is not responsible for decisions made based on this information.
Cost and purchase options
Estimated cost $0–$6,800 before any funding. Costs and funding shown are estimates only. The provider confirms what you pay.
- Start your application through Jobs for Mums.
- Enrol directly with Open Polytechnic — you don’t need us to enrol.
- Ask the provider about paying in full or in instalments, or with a student loan.
