Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Richard Beeston (BEE)

In this course, students will develop knowledge and skills in the practical care and education of young children in an Early Childhood Education setting. All assessments contribute towards the National Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education, and successful completion will result in the Social and Community Services Vocational Pathways Certificate.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Unit Standard 29852 v2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Unit Standard 29853 v2 - Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Unit Standard 29854 v2 - Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children

Internal Assessment, worth 2 credits

Unit Standard 29855 v2 - Describe attachment behaviours and strategies used to support transitions for young mokopuna/children

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Unit Standard 29856 v2 - Describe and demonstrate care practices for infants and toddlers

Internal Assessment, worth 2 credits

Unit Standard 29857 v2 - Describe patterns of development and learning for young mokopuna/children

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Unit Standard 29858 v2 - Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a mokopuna/child's development and learning

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Total credits available for this course: 25 NCEA Level 2 credits

This course is not endorsable