Out of School Care and Recreation by Open Polytechnic

OUT OF SCHOOL CARE & RECREATION CERTIFICATE

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 the 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.

OPEN POLYTECHNIC OUT OF SCHOOL CARE AND RECREATION CERTIFICATE Qualification code: OP4290 Level: 4 Credits: 40 Out-of-school workers help to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children aged 5–13 in before school, after school and holiday programmes. If you are an out-of-school worker or would like to be, this qualification will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding you need to do the job effectively. You will study by distance and do the practical work in an out-of-school care programme, with support from your supervisor and Open Polytechnic tutor. This certificate is the only distance learning qualification in New Zealand that has been specifically developed for out-of-school workers. It is approved by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and is on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.

QUALIFICATION Once you have successfully completed your study, you will receive the Open Polytechnic Out of School Care and Recreation Certificate.

FUTURE SKILLS As a graduate of this qualification, you should: · have the knowledge, skills and understanding required to work effectively at assistant level in out-of-school care programmes · have a variety of career opportunities working with children and young people in the out-of-school care, education and recreation sectors · be prepared for further study.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE This qualification is made up of two courses. You must pass 4290 before enrolling in 4291. COURSE CODE 4290

INTRODUCTION TO OUT OF SCHOOL CARE AND RECREATION

Module 1

Setting the scene

Module 2

Working professionally

Module 3

Working with children

Module 4

Building positive relationships

Module 5

Working in a safe environment

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EXTENSION TO OUT OF SCHOOL CARE AND RECREATION

Module 1

Developing a bicultural approach

Module 2

Responding to challenging behaviour

Module 3

Working with children with special needs

Module 4

Developing a programme of activities

CREDITS 20

General information QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS You must work or volunteer in an out-of-school care programme over the time of your study in each course for at least: 路 three hours a week over at least two full school terms (or 20 weeks) in a before-school care and/or after-school care programme OR 路 30 hours per holiday period over at least two holiday periods in a holiday programme. You must also pass all the assessments in each course and complete each course within the enrolment period. COURSE AVAILABILITY Visit the qualification page on our website to see course availability. ASSESSMENT This qualification is internally assessed through assessments that include written and practical tasks. Some of these tasks will need to be verified by your supervisor or another suitable person at work. There are no exams. Assessments can be submitted electronically in Online Campus. 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. CREDITS Some of the modules in this qualification can be cross-credited to OP4100 Certificate in Teacher Aiding. For more information, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS This qualification is open to both New Zealand and international students who are living in New Zealand. Students living overseas may not enrol in this qualification. To enrol in this qualification you must: · be at least 16 years of age · have access to an out-of-school care programme to meet the on-job requirements. We will need your supervisor/employer to confirm they are happy for you to work in the out-of-school care programme · provide us with a satisfactory report from the Police Vetting Service (dated within the last 12 months) showing you have no convictions that will affect your suitability to work with children. Note: · Police vetting is usually done through your out-of-school care programme. · Please ensure you have a current police vet before applying to enrol in this certificate. · When you apply to enrol online, we will let you know what you need to do to progress your application.

STUDY TIME You will need to study for about seven hours a week for each course in this qualification to successfully complete them within the enrolment period. 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

International students International students who are residing in New Zealand and studying part-time must have a verified work permit/visa. Please note the expiry date must be after the end date of your course. You will also need one of the following: · A Variation of Conditions allowing study at Open Polytechnic. · A letter of authorisation from your employer (on letterhead) confirming that you need to undertake this training as part of your job. International fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. FEES Fees are displayed on each course and qualification page on our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and browse our subjects and courses to find the fee information you need. Set texts There are no set texts for this qualification. Course materials You will be provided with course materials for each course. Each course has further resources, which you can borrow from our library. You will also have access to an online course page via My Open Polytechnic. 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.

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 This qualification is open for admission throughout the year and each course officially starts on the first Monday of the month you choose for enrolment. You need to 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. Enrol in 4290 Introduction to Out of School Care and Recreation first and once you have successfully passed this course, you can enrol in 4291 Extension to Out of School Care and Recreation.

Note: Full fees are due at the time of enrolment. Your enrolment will not be processed until all the required documents are received.

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, to make sure you have understood the study material and to check your progress. You can contact them on our freephone 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 · one-to-one consultations with a learning advisor (telephone or email) · StudyWise and ExamWise which are free online study and exam preparation workshops · disability services · 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

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. Online Campus Online Campus is the area of our website where you can: · submit your assessments · access information about your courses · communicate with other students in your courses and with your lecturer or tutor · access the library. Library We provide a library service for students. There is no additional fee for using it. The library service provides: · online resources · guides on how to search for information · a distance lending service with free and fast delivery · information about study techniques. For more information about the library visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/oplibrary

Further study You may be interested in our Level 4 Certificate in Teacher Aiding because once you have achieved this qualification, you will be able to credit some of your previous study towards it. We also have courses in areas such as early childhood education, psychology and small business management. For more information on these and other courses available at Open Polytechnic, please visit our website or contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.

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: Programme and Student Advisor Email: oscartac@openpolytechnic.ac.nz Freephone: 0508 650 200

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