Gain the confidence and skills to work with children and support the qualified teaching staff in an early childhood centre or as a teacher aide in a primary school. The Certificate in [Specialty] Education covers the initial theory and practice relevant to primary or early childhood settings. Students who complete this certificate may be eligible to enter the second year of the Bachelor of Education. The Certificate in [Specialty] Education is offered in the following specialty areas: Early Childhood Primary Papers you can study EDUC550 Whānau Family and Society EDUC551 Human Development and Learning I EDUC552 Introduction to te reo Māori EDUC553 Education in Aotearoa New Zealand Early Childhood Education ECET501 Professional Inquiry into Practice I ECET503 Health and Safety EDCR510 Curriculum I: Te Whāriki EDCR511 Curriculum II: Infants and Toddlers Primary EDCR512 Science EDCR513 Maths I EDCR514 English EDPT501 Primary Professional Inquiry into Practice I: Being a Teacher Career opportunities: Assisting teachers in an early childhood centre or primary school Graduates may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Education