| Qualification: | Certificate |
| Level: | 6 |
| Dates: | 2025 Intake 5: 01 September to 09 January - Applications Close 18 August 2025 2026 Intake 1: 26 January to 05 June - Applications Close 19 January 2026 2026 Intake 2: 09 March to 17 July - Applications Close 02 March 2026 2026 Intake 3: 22 June to 30 October - Applications Close 15 June 2026 2026 Intake 4: 27 July to 04 December - Applications Close 20 July 2026 |
| Duration: | Up to three years part-time Intakes are 19 weeks long |
| Location: | |
| Credits: | 60 |
This qualification is intended for educators and trainers in the adult and tertiary education sector who want to develop the skills and knowledge to analyse learning design requirements and design and evaluate solutions for improving curriculum, teaching practice and learner outcomes through a focus on technology enhanced learning and teaching.
You will learn to:
Due to the applied nature and sequential aims of this programme the papers need to be taken in order, therefore, full-time study cannot be undertaken. The qualification would normally be expected to be completed part-time over a maximum of three years.
LDP601 Foundations of learning design (20 credits)
This paper explores the science of adult learning and the complexities of learning design from foundational theories to practical design models, including needs analysis and stakeholder engagement, that underpin development of impactful learning projects within diverse contexts. This paper has two assignments including a Terms of Reference/Instructional Design Document (that will inform design planning in LDP602 and evaluation strategies in LDP603), and discussion activities.
Topics include:
LDP602 Design for learning (20 credits)
Pre-requisite: LDP601 Foundations of learning design
This paper has a strong emphasis on understanding the tools and technologies of learning design, and uses the planning done in in LDP601 to develop a solid framework for building engaging, interactive learning assets for an adult learning context. There are two assignments (Design Document and a Portfolio of Artefacts) plus discussion activities.
Topics include:
LDP603 Evaluation and mentorship in learning design practice
This paper covers iterative design, and the role evaluation and feedback play in the learning design process and for ongoing professional learning. It also has a work-based practice component where students mentor/collaborate with a colleague to help develop their (colleague’s) learning design practice. There are two assignments (Evaluation Plan and a Collaborative Design Journal) plus discussion activities.
Topics include:
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Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to design learning solutions for adults in educational, training, and community contexts.
They could be employed in a variety of roles in areas such as instructional design or programme/curriculum development in education organisations, businesses, voluntary or community organisations, or industry.
Education pathway
This qualification may build on other Level 5 or 6 Adult and Tertiary Teaching qualifications.
Achievement of this qualification may lead to other Level 6 Adult and Tertiary Teaching, Matauranga Māori qualifications, and graduate and postgraduate study.
Application Criteria:
As well as meeting the requirements below, it is recommended that applicants should have completed some prior learning in the adult and tertiary teaching field and be familiar with the concepts and theories of adult learning.
School Leavers
Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age and should hold the NCEA (Level 2) and/or relevant Level 5 qualification or equivalent skills and knowledge and demonstrate a keen interest in learning design.
Mature Applicants
Applicants of 20 years of age or over, at the time of programme entry, should demonstrate an interest and aptitude for learning design which demonstrate potential for success. Examples may include completion of a programme of study at Level 5 or above in a related discipline and/ or employment in a related field for 2 or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.
English Language Requirements
Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following:
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or
an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A¬ level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), or
Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or
Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of a Bachelor ‘s Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters’ Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or
Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment
Diploma at Level 6
All SIT2LRN courses require you to have a computer and internet access. ɫֱ are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT2LRN communications. All course materials and information, including assessments and due dates, are located on the online Blackboard system. Once you have been accepted into a programme you will receive an Important Information Booklet that includes information that you can use to familiarise yourself with our online Blackboard learning environment. From the intake start date you will have access to the online course materials to work through.
Facilitator Assistance: During the enrolled intake period, students have email access to their Facilitators, who endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours (weekdays only). All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their Facilitator confirming their start on the programme of study. ɫֱ who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the 2nd week of an intake, will be Faculty Withdrawn from the programme. Such withdrawals may impact on future access to SIT Zero Fees Scheme and Student Direct Material Costs are still liable for payment.
All students will get an official academic transcript on successful completion of their programme of study which will be posted or given at Graduation. After each intake is finished, it is suggested that students check their results on .
We recommend students new to SIT2LRN read through the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further study and enrolment information.
Please use the following checklist to ensure that all relevant information and documentation has been included. Remember, your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide us with. Processing of your application will be delayed if we need to come back to you for missing information.
What is the Zero Fees Scheme?
The Zero Fees Scheme means we do not charge tuition fees. However, there is a Student Direct Material Cost that you need to pay. The Student Direct Material Cost gives you secure access to Blackboard our online learning environment and to student support services throughout your study with us.
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What happens next?
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Learning Design (Level 6), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:
Please Note: ɫֱ failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit SIT zero fees entitlement.
Assessments for this programme may include, but are not limited to:
All requirements for assessment must be submitted by the advised time and date. Late assignments will not be accepted unless an extension has been requested.
For more information on required and recommended textbooks for this course please refer to the textbook list here.
Please note that textbooks need to be ordered at least 3-4 weeks prior to the commencement of your study.