Teacher Education Refresh (TER)

What is a micro-credential?

Micro-credentials are short courses that are approved and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) that allow students to acquire industry-relevant skills and customise career development.

Our micro-credentials are delivered using a dedicated online learning portal with access to readings, videos and self-reflection resources.

The content has been co-designed by subject matter experts using practical skills and knowledge that can be applied and assessed within a professional context.

The learning objectives have been designed to be recognised in a way that is valuable and can be leveraged to progress future professional learning.

The narrow focus of a micro-credential course makes it an ideal addition to any other study commitments.

Once you have completed the micro-credential you will receive a badge and the micro-credential will be registered on the NZQA record of learning register.

Online Interactive Requirements

• Access to computer to view recorded presentations
• Access to computer for online assessments (tablet or phone not recommended)

Course Fees

• Domestic students are not eligible for Student Loans and Allowances for micro-credentials.

International Course Requirements

• Aged 18 years or older

The Teacher Education Refresh (TER) micro-credential can be awarded to teachers with a NZQA recognised teaching qualification. Completion of this TER micro-credential will lead to eligibility to gain provisional teacher registration with the New Zealand Teaching Council.  

Through this micro-credential you will gain current knowledge and experience in the following areas: Today’s and Tomorrow’s Learning Communities | Hapori ako o tēnei rā, mō āpōpō hoki; Curriculum, Assessment and Planning | Marautanga, he aromatawai, he whakakaupapa akoranga; The Professional Teacher - Belonging to a Profession | He Pouako Ngaiotanga - Nāku tēnei ngaiotanga; Supervised Teaching Practice; And an elective module for teachers trained overseas.

• Online
• Supervised teaching practice

The TER is achieved through a short 30-credit course that aims to provide students with a contemporary understanding and application of ECE in Aotearoa. Students have between 12 weeks and 1 year to complete this micro-credential.

You may begin the programme in TBC

The TER micro-credential takes a minimum of 12 weeks and must be completed within a one-year period.

You will be required to engage in a week of online orientation, followed by four online modules and 120 hours of supervised teaching practice during your studies.

Supervised teaching practice

Supervised teaching practice is an opportunity to put your refreshed learning into practice. There are two options:

• Option 1: 120 hours over a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks in your home centre.

• Option 2: 120 hours practicum placement over 4 weeks in a centre arranged by our team.

To be eligible for programme admission, you must:

• Hold an NZQA recognised level 7 teaching degree or diploma.

• Be required to complete a Teacher Education Refresh course by Hapori Matatū | Teaching Council.

• Undergo a Children’s Worker Safety Check as required under the Children’s 2014, including Police Vetting.

What is a verified copy?
A verified copy is a photocopy of your original document signed as being a true and accurate copy by a Justice of the Peace (JP), solicitor, church minister, kaumātua, police officer, school principal, Member of Parliament or Te Rito Maioha teaching staff member. You can find a list of Justices of the Peace in the Yellow Pages of the telephone book or at Royal Federation of NZ Justices’ Associations

Documents required to submit an application

1. Primary ID
You must supply a verified copy of one of the documents below:

• New Zealand Birth Certificate issued on or after 1 January 1998 carrying a unique identification number
• New Zealand Passport
• Overseas passport (must include relevant visa/residency permit)
• New Zealand Emergency travel document
• New Zealand refugee travel document
• New Zealand certificate of identity (issued under the Passports Act 1992 to non-NZ citizens who cannot obtain a passport from their country of origin)
• New Zealand certificate of identity (issued under the Immigration Act 1987 to people who have refugee status)
• New Zealand citizenship certificate

2. Secondary ID
You must supply a verified copy of one of the documents below:

• New Zealand Driver’s licence
• 18+ Card
• Community services card
• NZ student photo identification card – from another tertiary institution
• NZ employee photo identification card
• NZ electoral roll record
• Inland revenue number
• NZ utility bill, issued not more than six months earlier.

3. Evidence of Qualification

End dates: Students have up to 1 year to complete this micro-credential

The micro credential consists of 4 Modules and Supervised Teaching Practice.

Modules:

1. Today’s and Tomorrow’s Learning Communities | Hapori ako o tēnei rā, mō āpōpō hoki

2. Curriculum, Assessment and Planning | marautanga, he aromatawai, he whakupapa akoranga

3. The Professional Teacher - Belonging to a Profession | He Pouako Ngaiotanga - Nāku tēnei ngaiotanga

4. He Pātaka Reo Akoranga 1-3

Supervised teaching practice | Ritenga Akoako

Elective module for internationally qualified teachers

Fees cover all tuition costs, student guides, and readings.

All fees shown are for domestic students studying in 2026*:

*Fees may be subject to late payment fees after the due date