New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace)

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

From 2023, UCOL and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. So, if you join UCOL in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.

This programme consists of 40 credits. The courses include:

Embedding Literacy and Numeracy (20 Credits)
Gain the skillset to embed literacy and numeracy training into a vocational or workplace programme, so that you can improve the reading, writing and numeracy skills of your students.

Learner Centred Practice (20 Credits)
Establishing a learning environment that is centred around the goals and outcomes of your students is key to their study success. This course will give you the skills and techniques to empower your students to achieve their learning goals.

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international student applicants.

English language proficiency
The minimum entry requirement for international students is IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (ie combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL iBT testing centre. Students with NCEA Level 3 University Entrance are not required to provide evidence of English Language skills.

Under 20 years of age
For international applicants under 20 years of age who do not hold NCEA, International Academic Qualifications Entry Criteria apply.

UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace) comprises 40 credits and is delivered by eCampus NZ online.

Students will need regular access to a computer with a reliable broadband connection for working on an online platform.

Practicum
During your studies you need to ensure you have access to learners so you can deliver your session, and an observation can be completed, as part of the assessment requirements. You must be working with learners in a post‐secondary environment and must meet the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met.