Adult literacy and numeracy educator qualifications

12 Mar 2020

The TEC has worked with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the sector to create qualification pathways for literacy and numeracy educators.

Tutor qualifications should include content and outcomes related to embedding literacy and numeracy in a New Zealand context, the Learning Progressions, and the Assessment Tool.

These skills and knowledge can be found in the 40 credit New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace) (Level 5) [Ref: 2754] – NZCALNE (Vocational/Workplace).

In 2020, the NZQA website advises that there are 14 providers of this qualification. Details below have been sourced from each provider's website (please check directly with the provider for current and detailed information).

Ara Institute of Canterbury

https://www.ara.ac.nz/study-options/qualifications-and-courses/programmes/New-Zealand-Certificate-in-Adult-Literacy-and-Numeracy-Education-VocationalWorkplace-Level-5.xml

$400-900 (per course, two courses in programme)

Eastern Institute of Technology

https://www.eit.ac.nz/programmes/nz-cert-in-adult-literacy-and-numeracy-education/

$795.60 (approx. per course, two courses in programme)

Literacy Aotearoa Incorporated

https://www.literacy.org.nz/tutor-with-us/nzcalne-vocational-workplace

Programme and Admin Fee: The programme is free for trainee tutors who hold New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, or if you are an Australian citizen or a citizen of the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau.

You will need to pay a $25 non-refundable admin fee.

Manukau Institute of Technology

https://www.manukau.ac.nz/study/areas-of-study/education/tertiary-teaching/new-zealand-certificate-in-adult-literacy-and-numeracy-education-vocationalworkplace-level-5

Free≈ This programme will be free in 2020 for New Zealand citizens, residents entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely, and refugees and protected persons (under the Immigration Act 2009), of all ages that are eligible for tertiary study. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria apply, and some costs may also apply.

New Zealand Management Academies Limited

No information found on website

Northland Polytechnic

https://www.northtec.ac.nz/programmes/ecampus/new-zealand-certificate-in-adult-literacy-and-numeracy-education-vocational-workplace-level-5

Cost Incl. GST (Approx): Domestic: $1,591.20 (2020)

Otago Polytechnic

https://www.op.ac.nz/study/tanz-ecampus/tanz-nz-cert-adult-literacy-numeracy-ed-level-5/

Domestic fee (all GST inclusive) Programme: $1,591.20 Per course: $795.60

Southern Institute of Technology

https://www.sit.ac.nz/programme/id/10902/xmps/1441

The Zero Fees Scheme applies to this course. Zero Fees Scheme – applies to NZ citizens and residents/permanent residents (residing in NZ). 2019 cost (NZ$) $7.00 per credit + admin cost $50.00 per application (e.g. $700.00 for 100 credit course) - includes GST.

The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/qualifications-and-courses/nz2754-new-zealand-certificate-in-adult-literacy-and-numeracy-education-vocationalworkplace-level-5/tab/QT01

Cost: $0 NZ Domestic

This qualification is currently being offered fee-free.

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

https://toiohomai.ac.nz/study/new-zealand-certificate-adult-literacy-and-numeracy-education-vocational-workplace-level-5

Indicative Fees: $1,591 total cost of qualification for domestic students

Training For You Limited

https://www.trainingforyou.co.nz/online-nationwide/ncalne-l5---for-vocational-tutors-and-workplace-trainers/12/

Fees: Zero fees for 2020. Limited spaces available.

Universal College of Learning (UCOL)

http://www.ucol.ac.nz/programmes/education/new-zealand-certificate-in-adult-literacy-and-numeracy-education-(vocational-workplace)