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Certificate in Adult Learning and Teaching (Level 5)

The aim of this 60 credit qualification is to provide you with the opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and competencies to teach adult learners. This includes the design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of adult education and training.

This includes the design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of adult education and training. Understand the different ways people learn and effective ways to teach them through a mixture theory and practical based skills, practical sessions include entering into a classroom setting to apply the teaching strategies you have been taught.

You will also learn to illustrate confidence when teaching people of different cultural backgrounds and ability ranges through teaching and learning strategies and effective classroom management.

What will this programme cover?

  • Teaching adult learners in New Zealand's diverse cultural environment
  • Providing a positive, culturally safe and inclusive learning environment
  • Theoretical models of adult learning
  • The design, facilitation and evaluation of interactive learning opportunities
  • Assessment of learning including the design and moderation of assessment

Related Careers

  • Teaching adults
  • Workplace training
  • Polytechnic tutoring
  • On-job industry training

What do you need to apply?

Open Entry. You must have access to adult learners to fulfil assessment requirements.

Programme Recognition

This programme is accredited by NZQA.

Employment Options

This qualification is ideal for people who are interested in a career teaching adults, workplace training, polytechnic tutoring or on-job industry training. 

Further Study Options

National Diploma in Adult Education and Training
(Level 5, Aoraki Polytechnic Programme)

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