ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
WELCOME TO OPEN POLYTECHNIC Whether you are looking to improve your career prospects, or learn something new, we can help you achieve your goal. We specialise in open learning – learning that gives you more freedom to decide what you study and where you study. Our courses are specifically designed for delivery by distance, which means you can fit your study around your life. And just because you are learning by distance, this doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. You will have access to your tutors and lecturers by email or phone and to other students studying the same course through Online Campus, the student support section of our website. It is our goal to make sure that you enjoy your study and that you succeed. So welcome to learning for today’s world, and congratulations on taking up the challenge of further education.
Please note that information contained in this brochure may be subject to change without notice.
Introduction Our adult education qualifications are for people who are working in adult education and workplace training as a tutor or trainer. They provide nationally recognised qualifications incorporating useful skills and knowledge and are suitable if you need to upgrade your qualifications or complete professional development activities. We offer two qualifications: 路
National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 4)
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National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 5).
Alternatively, all unit standards can be completed individually if you do not want to complete a full qualification.
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEVEL 4 – NEW ZEALAND ENVIRONMENT Qualification code: NC556401 Level: 4 Credits: 40 This qualification is for people who are delivering and/or assessing adult education and training. It allows flexibility to accommodate different work, personal and skill requirements. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To complete this qualification you must complete 40 credits at Level 4 and above. Compulsory unit UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
7091
Establish a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment for adults in New Zealand’s cultural setting. (Version 5)
4
4
Elective Group A Select a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 36 credits. UNIT STANDARD
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TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
7095
Develop and facilitate individualised adult learning plans. (Version 4)
5
6
7096
Deliver learning presentations for adult learners. (Version 4)
4
8
7097
Facilitate interactive learning sessions for adult learners. (Version 5)
5
10
7108
Deliver on-job training for adult trainees. (Version 4)
4
8
7114
Coach adult learner(s). (Version 4)
5
8
7115
Create and maintain a positive learning environment for adult learners. (Version 4)
4
6
Elective Group B Select courses to complete the qualification. UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
4098
Use standards to assess candidate performance. (Version 6)
4
6
11281
Prepare candidate(s) for assessment against standards. (Version 5)
4
3
11551
Moderate assessment. (Version 5)
6
8
11552
Design and evaluate assessment materials. (Version 5)
5
8
18203
Verify evidence for assessment. (Version 5)
4
3
20469
Evaluate adult learning sessions. (Version 3)
5
5
3
4098
Use standards to assess candidate performance. (Version 6)
4
6
7093
Design learning sessions for adults. (Version 4)
5
6
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEVEL 5 – NEW ZEALAND ENVIRONMENT Qualification code: NC556501 Level: 5 Credits: 60 This qualification builds on the knowledge gained in the Level 4 certificate. It is suitable for adult educators working in education and training, including polytechnics, wananga, private training establishments, on-job training in workplaces and distance learning. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To complete this qualification you must complete 60 credits with a minimum of 40 credits at Level 5 or above. COMPULSORY UNIT All courses are required.
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UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
7091
Establish a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment for adults in New Zealand’s cultural setting. (Version 5)
4
4
20469
Evaluate adult learning sessions. (Version 3)
5
5
7093
Design learning sessions for adults. (Version 4)
5
6
ELECTIVE GROUP A Select a minimum of 7 credits. UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
7095
Develop and facilitate individualised adult learning plans. (Version 4)
5
6
7097
Facilitate interactive learning sessions for adult learners. (Version 5)
5
10
7114
Coach adult learner(s). (Version 4)
5
8
ELECTIVE GROUP B Select courses to make the total credits for Elective Group A and Elective Group B to a minimum of 29 credits. UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
11551
Moderate assessment. (Version 5)
6
8
11552
Design and evaluate assessment materials. (Version 5)
5
8
5
ELECTIVE GROUP C Select courses to take the total credits from the compulsory courses and Groups A and B to a minimum of 60 credits. UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
11281
Prepare candidate(s) for assessment against standards. (Version 5)
4
3
18203
Verify evidence for assessment. (Version 5)
4
3
4098
Use standards to assess candidate performance. (Version 6)
4
6
7108
Deliver on-job training for adult trainees. (Version 4)
4
8
7115
Create and maintain a positive learning environment for adult learners. (Version 4)
4
6
PLANNING YOUR STUDY You can find a suggested programme of study on the Level 4 and 5 qualification pages on our website to help you choose which courses to study.
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General information ASSESSMENT The learning materials contain activities that you can work your way through. There is one assessment task for each unit standard. This task includes written answers and verification in the form of signed learner feedback sheets and observer/manager verification. Some assessments may need to be submitted online. When your enrolment is confirmed, please visit My Open Polytechnic to view your assessment due dates. To access My Open Polytechnic, visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and click on the login button at the top right of the page. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To apply to enrol in any of these courses, you need to be involved with training and have access to adult learners, either in a workplace or a community-based organisation. You can apply to enrol in up to three units at any one time. English language English is the language of study at Open Polytechnic. You will need to be able to read and write well in English so that you can understand course materials and also submit written assessments. There are criteria that must be met if English is not your first language. For more information about English language requirements, please call freephone 0508 650 200 or visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage STUDY TIME All units have a credit value. This helps you work out how much study time you will need. Allow about 10 hours of study per credit. So for the Level 4 certificate, which has 40 credits, you should plan to spend about 400 hours studying. For the Level 5 certificate, which has 60 credits, you will need to allow 600 hours of study.
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FEES All fee information is available on our website at openpolytechnic.ac.nz Overseas handling fee If you live overseas you will need to pay an extra international handling charge. The amount of this fee will depend on where you live. The overseas handling fee will be added to your course fees when you enrol. LOCATION
CHARGE PER ENROLMENT
Australia
$50
South Pacific region
$70
East Asia and North America
$95
Europe
$105
Rest of the world
$120
Set texts There are no set texts for these courses. Course materials Each unit standard comes in a separate package. If you enrol for more than one unit standard, they will be posted together in one package. LOANS, ALLOWANCES AND OTHER FUNDING Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink. We recommend that you apply for a student loan at least four weeks before the commencement of your study. We cannot confirm your enrolment or send your course materials until your fees have been paid. For more information, or to find°out if you’re eligible for a student loan, visit studylink.govt.nz or give StudyLink a call on 0800 88 99 00.
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Financial assistance We have a fund to help students who are in financial need and have no other option for financial support. This fund is available for course fees and/or set textbooks. Conditions apply. Contact us for more information. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Scholarships We also offer a range of scholarships to support students. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/scholarships for more information. ENROLMENT These qualifications are open for admission throughout the year and each course officially starts on the first Monday of the month you choose for enrolment. You can enrol online from our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/howtoenrol for more information. You will be advised if additional information is needed to progress your application, and you can usually complete this online during the application process. When your enrolment is confirmed, we will send you a letter with your course start and end dates and where you can find assessment submission deadlines. We recommend that you are able to commit up to 10 hours of study a week in order to be successful. UNIT STANDARDS If you have completed unit standards (through either us or another tertiary provider) that you think will exempt you from having to do some parts of these qualifications, please contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact째details.
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LEARNING SUPPORT Your tutor You will have a tutor for each course you study. Your tutor is there to help you through the course work, make sure you have understood the study material, and check your progress. You can contact them on our freephone number or by email, fax or letter. Their contact details will be in the information we send you when you enrol. Student Information You can find current enrolment and study information on our website including details of our systems and processes and the services we offer. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/studywithus Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) can help you with a wide range of learning support services and resources. These include: ·
tips and techniques to help you succeed in online and distance learning
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one-to-one consultations with a learning advisor (telephone or email)
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StudyWise and ExamWise which are free online study and exam preparation workshops
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disability services
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a student mentoring programme.
For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/learningsupport Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office) Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office) can help you with your learning and cultural needs in a kaupapa Mäori context. We use Mäori values and principles to enhance your learning journey. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/maorisupport
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Online Campus Online Campus is the area of our website where you°can: ·
access and submit assessments
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link to web pages specific to your course, including frequently asked questions (FAQ), assessment hints, web resources, staff information and sometimes online quizzes and tutorials
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communicate with other students in your course, and with your lecturer or tutor
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access the library.
My Open Polytechnic My Open Polytechnic is our online portal for our students. With My Open Polytechnic you can: · update your details · view your study information · track the status of your materials · access your assessment submission deadlines, marks and final grades for each course · check your account balance · access Online Campus and the library. Once you’re enrolled, you can also keep track of your study information on the go with the My Open Polytechnic smartphone app called My OP. To download the app, search for ‘My OP’ on the App Store (Apple iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android smartphone). These come pre-installed on your smartphone. Library We provide a library service for students. There is no additional fee for using it. The library service provides: ·
online resources
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guides on how to search for information
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a distance lending service with free and fast delivery
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information about study techniques. 11
NEW ZEALAND QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (NZQA) – RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT If you are registered on the NZQA database, please provide your Record of Achievement number or your National Student Number when you apply to enrol online. If you are not registered, we will arrange this when you have finished your first unit standard. Any unit standards you gain through the year will be added to your Record of Achievement by March of the following year. You can access your Record of Achievement online or you can phone NZQA and ask for a copy of it. To find out more, visit their website nzqa.govt.nz or call them on 04 802 3000. FURTHER STUDY You may also be interested in our Certificate in Designing and Facilitating E-Learning. For information on this qualification or other courses available at Open°Polytechnic, visit our website or contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
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Contact us Website: openpolytechnic.ac.nz Freephone: 0508 650 200 Overseas phone: +64 4 913 5300 Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz Private Bag 31914 Lower Hutt 5040 New Zealand If you have any questions or want to talk over your study options, contact: Adult Education and Training programme leader Email: adulteducation@openpolytechnic.ac.nz Freephone: 0508 650 200 OTHER USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS StudyLink Website: studylink.govt.nz Phone: 0800 889 900 NZQA Website: nzqa.govt.nz Phone: 04 463 3000 Email: helpdesk@nzqa.govt.nz PO Box 160 Wellington 6140 New Zealand
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