Develop your career in adult and tertiary teaching with the New Zealand Diploma in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 6). Learn the skills and strategies needed for effective, responsive, and innovative management in the adult and tertiary education field.
One year full-time
Up to four years part-time (part-time study is recommended)
Intakes are 17 weeks long
2024 Intake 1: 29 January to 24 May - Applications Close 15 January 2024
2024 Inatke 2: 18 March to 12 July - Applications Close 11 March 2024
2024 Inatke 3: 10 June to 4 October - Applications Close 27 May 2024
2024 Intake 4: 29 July to 22 November - Applications Close 15 July 2024
Fees Free
First year of tertiary study
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SIT Zero Fees Scheme
(e.g. $700 for 100 credit course)
International Fees
$25000
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This qualification is intended for education practitioners aspiring to be in, or who are in, a leadership role in adult and tertiary teaching or training.
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to engage in in-depth investigation into own practice and improve their own teaching, undertake leadership and kaitiakitanga, and recommend innovation and change in tertiary teaching environments.
By the end of the program, you'll be able to:
Note: This qualification has now been unified as part of a national delivery for Te Pūkenga and we are moving to Version 2.
For new students to this programme of study:
For returning students who have previously started this programme of study:
ATT100 Theoretical Principles of Adult Learning (6 cr) plus
ATT103 Culturally safe and inclusive adult learning environments in New Zealand (5 cr)
ATT105 Professional practice in adult learning (10 cr) plus
ATT106 Leading and supporting other practitioners in an adult learning environment (10 cr)
No equivalent paper
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Important note: For returning students who have completed one of ATT100 or ATT103, or one of ATT105 and 106, please note that we will be offering these courses in Intakes 1 and 2 only of 2024. Please ensure that you enrol in one of these intakes if you need to complete any of these papers to enable you to be credited with the equivalent EDUC course.
If you have any questions, please email the Programme Operations Manager, Melissa James.
Or, the programme SIT2LRN Administrator email.
To gain this qualification you will need to complete all of the following courses (120 credits).
Throughout these courses you will also complete 120 hours of work-integrated learning in an adult or tertiary teaching setting. To meet this requirement, you must have access to adult learners (e.g. over the age of 18) over the duration of the programme of study in order to undertake learning and reflection in an authentic setting.
EDUC6101 Principles of Adult Learning and Inclusive Learning Environments (10 cr)
This course covers selection, evaluation and application of theory, practice and concepts of learning and learning design applicable to the adult learning experience in diverse and dynamic contexts, and provides you with an understanding of a values-based educational environment in an Aotearoa New Zealand setting.
EDUC6102 Learning Design for Dynamic Contexts (15 cr)
This course covers essential knowledge and skills to craft adaptable, flexible, and responsive learning designs that cater to diverse Aotearoa New Zealand contexts and environments. Learn to develop a learning program that embraces Māori pedagogy, prioritises learner well-being and success, and incorporates an approach to learning, assessment, and evaluation which demonstrates innovation, creativity, and leadership.
EDUC6103 Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners and Contexts (15 cr)
Note: this course require learners to be in a classroom or teaching environment.
This course covers essential knowledge and skills to apply and evaluate adaptable, technology-infused learning design and facilitation strategies which are adaptable and responsive to diverse learners and contexts, and that consider the impact and use of technology to enhance learner engagement and outcomes.
EDUC6104 Manage adult learning events (10 cr)
This course covers the skills and knowledge necessary for designing and organising successful learning events, including reflection of learning event outcomes for future endeavours.
EDUC6105 Professional Practice in Adult Learning (15 cr)
This course covers the skills and knowledge to implement and evaluate effective leadership practices, exploring and comparing leadership theories, responsibilities, attributes, and analysing the integration of kaitiakitanga concepts and principles.
EDUC6106 Promote teaching environments that give primacy to learners (10 cr)
This course covers the critical knowledge and skills to undertake learning design which is learner-centred, adaptable and responsive to differing contexts and environments, including evaluating your own leadership and influence in supporting other adult teaching practitioners in their implementation of learner-centred design strategies.
EDUC6107 Decision-making, innovation and change in the adult learning environment (15 cr)
This course enables you to undertake critical reflection and analysis of your own practice and educational environment with regards to decision-making, innovation and change, and evaluating different methods through which innovation and change can be implemented.
EDUC6108 Quality assurance in assessment of adult learning (15 cr)
This course covers the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake quality assurance in assessment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the quality assurance processes in your own practice.
EDUC6109 Design and evaluation of assessment materials in adult learning (15 cr)
This course covers the knowledge and skills necessary to design and evaluate adult learning assessment materials in the context of stakeholder and organisational requirements, and to implement processes for continuous improvement of assessment materials.
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge for roles such as:
Applicants for this programme of study must have access to adult learners (e.g. over the age of 18) over the duration of the programme of study in order to enable them to undertake learning and reflection in an authentic setting.
General AdmissionApplicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age.
It is highly recommended that the candidate holds a relevant qualification at Level 5 or above or has equivalent knowledge and skills prior to entering into this qualification.
Any ākonga who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for consideration for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the focus is on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
English Language Requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.
International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 6 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5.5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules: https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/english-language-entry-requirements-for-international-students/
International applicants should contact the SIT International team for advice.
Suggested study path / combinations
Part time study: The number of courses selected per intake will depend on your work, family, and other commitments. It is recommended that you complete study in alternate intakes. It is advisable complete the courses in the order they are listed on the website.
Full time study: This is completing all courses (120 credits) over two intakes. Full time acceptance into the programme is at the Programme Manager's discretion. Some courses may have weekly assessment or other engagement requirements, therefore, part time study is recommended, even for students working less than 20 hours per week.
Additional information
Assessments for this programme typically include written reports, preparation and delivery of learning sessions to adult learners, and discussion board postings. There are no exams for this programme.
All SIT2LRN courses require you to have a computer and Internet access. Students are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT2LRN communications. All course materials and information, including assessments and due dates, are located on the online Blackboard system and you will have access to this from the Intake start date. However, once you have been accepted into a programme you will receive an Important Information Booklet that includes information to familiarise yourself with our online Blackboard learning environment.
Facilitator Assistance - During the enrolled intake period, students have email access to facilitators, who endeavour to respond to all emails within 48 hours (weekdays only). All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their facilitator confirming their start on the programme of study. Students who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the 2nd week of an intake, will be Faculty Withdrawn from the programme. Such withdrawals may impact on future access to SIT Zero Fees Scheme and Student Direct Material Costs are still liable for payment.
You can view and download a copy of your Academic Transcript any time from the MySIT page (under My Courses). Please note that it may take up to 6 weeks from the end of an intake for grades to show here.
We recommend students new to SIT2LRN read through the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further study and enrolment information.
Please use the following checklist to ensure that all relevant information and documentation has been included. Remember, your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide us with. Processing of your application will be delayed if we need to come back to you for missing information.
What is the Zero Fees Scheme?
The Zero Fees Scheme means we do not charge tuition fees. However, there is a Student Direct Material Cost that you need to pay. The administration fee is for processing your application and the Student Direct Material Cost gives you secure access to Blackboard® our online learning environment and to student support services throughout your study with us.
Who qualifies for the Zero Fees Scheme?
Instructions to help you with your application:
If you are a new student …
Attach supporting documents as required and outlined on the previous page.
What happens next?
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Diploma in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 6), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:
Please Note: Students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit Zero Fees entitlement.
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 5), and may lead to Level 7 qualifications in adult and tertiary teaching.
For more information on required and recommended textbooks for this course please refer to the textbook list here.
Please note that textbooks need to be ordered at least 3-4 weeks prior to the commencement of your study