Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary Field-based) – PGDipTchg(SecFB)

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:

a completed the requirements for:

(i) a Bachelors degree from a New Zealand university with at least a B average

or

(ii) a qualification recognised as equivalent by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

and

b passed at least 30 points from 300 or 400 level courses in a teaching subject appropriate to the secondary school curriculum

and

c demonstrated the potential to meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand criteria for provisional registration. Personal references, an online application and an interview will be required.

Note: The applicant will be required to consent to disclosure of criminal convictions as part of the applications process consistent with the requirements for professional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

2 Admission to this postgraduate diploma is at the discretion of the Senate or its representative.

3 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a follow a programme of the equivalent of two part-time years and pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within 36 months of initial enrolment unless, in exceptional circumstances, Senate or its representative extends this period.

4 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must pass 120 points from the courses listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary Field-based) Schedule.

6 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work prior to enrolment.

7 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 a In any course that has a practicum and non-practicum component, a student must complete both components in order to have passed that course as a whole.

b Re-enrolment in any EDPRAC course after failing that course requires the permission of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work or nominee.

c At the discretion of Senate or its representative, a student who does not pass an EDPRAC course may be declined permission to re-enrol for this diploma.

9 a In order to meet the requirements for this postgraduate diploma, a student must be able to meet the criteria for provisional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

b A student who ceases to be able to meet the criteria for provisional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand must immediately notify the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work.

c If the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work has reason to believe that a student does not meet the criteria for provisional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand the Dean shall advise the student and take into account any written response from the student.

d If the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work is satisfied that the student is not able to meet the criteria for provisional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand the Dean shall notify Senate or its representative.

e On receipt of such advice, Senate or its representative may terminate the student’s enrolment and any application to re-enrol may likewise be declined.

f A student whose enrolment is terminated under Regulation 9e may appeal that decision to the Council or its duly appointed delegate.

10 a If the behaviour of a student in a teaching environment is found, after due and fair inquiry, to be offensive, disruptive or likely to give rise to a risk of harm to the welfare of any person, the enrolment of the student in the programme may be terminated by the Senate or its representative and any application to re-enrol may likewise be declined.

b A student who is subject to any such inquiry may be suspended by the Senate or its representative from lectures, classes and any teaching placement pending the outcome of the inquiry.

c A student whose enrolment is terminated under 10a may appeal that decision to the Council or its duly appointed delegate.

11 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

12 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2017.