Course Type: Content Endorsed - NON ATAR
Units: 1
Prerequisites: N/A
Exclusions: N/A
Exploring Early childhood is a Content Endorsed Course offered as a 1 Unit subject. The continuation of the course in the HSC year will be dependent on student numbers. The course has both practical and theoretical components. Students will develop understanding and awareness of the growth, development and learning of young children. Through gaining recognition of the uniqueness of all children, students will have the opportunity to reflect upon potential implications for themselves as adults.
Students completing this course should develop an understanding of the importance of the early childhood years. It will provide them with knowledge and skills to contribute positively to their future lives and as a basis for further education in the workplace, TAFE or Universities. Suitable careers in Child Care may include: Teaching, Pre School k-6, Social work, Nursing, Counselling.
Child Growth and Development
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Promoting Positive Behaviour
Play and the developing child
Child Safety
Food and Nutrition
Young children with Special Needs
Children’s Services
Working with young children
Young children and media
Teaching - Primary / Secondary
Pre School k-6
Social work
Nursing
Counselling.