RSCDS Teaching Certificate in NZ
The RSCDS specifies the type of training course that must be undertaken for each exam. For some exams completion of the specified training is one of the conditions of entry. It is important, however, that candidates also undertake additional individual preparation in their local area. Suggestions for this will be given to candidates when they apply to sit a unit. It is particularly important that candidates note that for the dancing examination, Unit 2, “the candidate must be proficient in the steps and formations before starting the course”. This is one of the conditions of entry. The training course for this unit focuses more on the specified dances. Whilst critique of individual dancing is given, the candidate is expected to dance to a high standard before starting the course.
| Part 1 - Unit 1 | This is an on-line correspondence course when you will be able to discuss topics and questions with other candidates and the tutor. The Unit 1 exam is sat in October each year on a day set by the RSCDS. |
| Part 1 - Unit 2 | Training for Unit 2 will be partly undertaken locally under the guidance of a mentor and will be completed at a New Zealand Branch Summer School. |
| Part 1 - Unit 3 | This is the first of the teaching exams which is held in conjunction with a course at a New Zealand Branch Summer School. |
| Part 2 - Unit 4 | Unit 4 is done locally under the guidance of a mentor. On completion, the Record of Teaching Practice is submitted to the RSCDS for assessment and feedback. |
| Part 2 - Unit 5 | This is the second and final of the teaching exams which is held in conjunction with a course at a New Zealand Branch Summer School. |
You may wish to consider the Teacher Preparation course before starting the Teaching Certificate programme.
| Check the schedule | The courses at Summer School are scheduled over a 3-year cycle. |
| Register for a training course | Complete the Training Registration Form The Examination Course Tutor will confirm acceptance of the form and acceptance into the training course. |
| Register for Summer School, if appropriate | There is no certificate class at Summer School 2023/24 in Nelson |
| Complete an examination application form | Once the training courses have been confirmed, you will be asked to complete the RSCDS application form for examination and send it to the Education and Training Coordinator for submission to the RSCDS. The New Zealand Branch will pay the exam fees required, from the Bernice Kelly bequest. The training courses will be confirmed once the minimum number of candidates have registered. |
| Submit the application | Registrations are required by 30 June. |
| General information | Education Coordinator |
| Information about Unit 1 | Unit 1 Tutor |
| Information about Units 2,3,4 and 5 | Examination Class Tutor |