Sorena programme guide
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is listed by Cavalli College Limited as a Diploma at NZQF Level 5.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: 1 year full-time (120 credits).
Fees context
To be confirmed
Entry requirements
Under 20: NCEA Level 2-3 or equivalent. Over 20: demonstrated academic capability assessment. All applicants must meet Children's Act 2014 requirements (police vetting, character assessment) due to work with children.
To be confirmed. See the programme page: https://cavallicollege.nz/study-options/early-childhood-teaching/new-zealand-diploma-in-early-childhood-education-and-care-level-5/
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.
Start dates
- 11 Oct 2026-31 Jul 2027
- 15 Mar 2026