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Academic level: Level 7
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Programme credits: 20 Credits
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Delivery method: Online study
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Programme cost:$1,010 NZ Domestic
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Student loan - Not available
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Time limit: Maximum completion timeWithin 12 months of your first enrolment
This training scheme is the second part of Teacher Education Refresh (TER), which is for teachers who need to regain their Practising Certificate as required by The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Qualification Update
New learners
This programme is closed to new learners. For information on education programmes available at Open Polytechnic, visit our website here
Update for re-enrolling learners
Learners who were already enrolled in the Teacher Education Refresh programme at Open Polytechnic, can continue to re-enrol and complete their qualification.
To be awarded this qualification, you must successfully complete all four courses that make up the programme. These courses are found on our website as follows:
Teacher Education Refresh programme
OP7701 Teaching as a Profession
- Course 1: EDU701 Teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Course 2: EDU702 Creating a Culture for Learning.
OP7702 Teaching Practice
- Course 3: EDU703 Effective Design for Learning
- Course 4: EDU704 Teaching Practicum.
*You must study courses as listed in the order above. You cannot undertake your practicum in EDU704 Teaching Practicum until you have successfully completed the previous 3 courses.
Completing your Teacher Education Refresh programme of study in 2026
Please note, Open Polytechnic has a teach out plan in place.
Current learners will need to apply to enrol in their remaining courses no later than the dates shown in the table below:
| Course | EDU702 Creating a Culture for Learning | EDU703 Effective Design for Learning | EDU704 Teaching Practicum |
| Last date to submit your enrolment application | 2 June 2026 | 8 September 2026 | 6 October 2026 |
| Course start date | 15 June 2026 | 21 September 2026 | 19 October 2026 |
Practicum placement
To complete EDU704 Teaching Practicum you will need to negotiate your own practicum placement.
Need help?
If you think you will not be able to complete your courses within the time you have left, need help with a study plan or need additional support to help you complete your studies by the cut-off date, our Student Advisors can help.
Please contact us by free phone 0508 650 200 weekdays between 8am-5pm, or email us for any assistance.
What you will learn
With this training scheme you will learn how to:
- Design and implement learning experiences that include appropriate teaching approaches, resources, learning and assessment activities to achieve identified goals
- Critically reflect on how evidence from a range of sources demonstrates progress towards meeting the Standards | Ngā Tikanga Matatika Ngā Paerewa (opens in new tab)
Get in touch?
If you have any questions about TER please email our team at customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Not sure what to study? Our Student Advisors can help you choose a qualification and plan your study so you can reach your goals.
Get help to plan your study
Get in touch on freephone 0508 650 200 or CustomerServices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz.