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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCertEd)

The following regulations apply to students commencing study within the 2012 academic year (January 2012-December 2012). For previously published regulations, refer to the Calendar archive (Academic Quality Assurance Unit website).

Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education

See also General Course and Examination Regulations.

1.
Qualifications Required to Enrol in the Certificate

Every candidate for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education shall have:

(a)
either
i.
qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand with two 300-level courses (at least 0.45 EFTS, 56 points) in Education; or
ii.
qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand and either;
a.
successfully completed a recognised teacher training course of not less than one year at a New Zealand college of education or university; or
b.
acquired experience as a teacher in a recognised educational institution or setting; or
c.
acquired experience as a counsellor in a recognised counselling setting; or
d.
acquired appropriate experience as an edsucator in a work-place or community setting;
iii.
been admitted under the Regulations for admission ad eundem statum as entitled to enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education; and
(b)
been approved as a candidate for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education by the Dean of Education.

Note: The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies and any subsequent professional work experience are the main criteria of approval.

2.
Structure of the Certificate

The course of study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education shall comprise courses equivalent to 0.50 EFTS (60 points).

3.
Courses for the Certificate

The courses for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education are listed in the Schedule to the Master of Education Regulations.

Note: Not all courses will be offered in any one year.

4.
Approval of Course of Study

The course of study of each candidate is subject to the approval of the Dean of Education. Prior qualifications and experience of the candidate will be taken into account in approving the course of study.

5.
Time Limits

A candidate must complete the qualifications for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education within two years of the date of first enrolment, unless the candidate is granted an extension of time by the Dean of Education because of special circumstances.

Note: In special cases the Dean of Education may suspend the enrolment of a candidate or approve an extension.

6.
Re-enrolling in Courses

A candidate who fails any course for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education may not re-enrol in that course but may, with the permission of the Dean of Education, substitute another course for the failed course.

7.
Transfer from PGCertEd to PGDipEd or MEd

With the approval of the Dean of Education a candidate may elect to have the courses passed for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education transferred to either a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or the Degree of Master of Education in lieu of being awarded the Certificate.

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