Adult and Tertiary Teaching in Practice (Level 5)

You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.

Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)​

• 40 credits at NCEA Level 2; including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1;
• Or a recognised equivalent.

Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)

• Completed a relevant course at NZQF Level 3;
• Or a recognised equivalent.

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.