Level 2 Early Childhood Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Bryson.
You will learn to:
• this course is offered in partnership with Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). Students who earn a minimum of 21 credits will receive a ‘Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Education (Level 2)'
• develop an understanding of how to care for young children and learn about their needs and development
• develop a greater understanding and experience of early childhood education
• gain skills useful to employment and/or life experience involving interaction with children
• begin your preparation for advancement into tertiary education
• see early childhood education as a possible career pathway
• earn credits towards your NCEA Level 2 qualification
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development
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Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
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Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children
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Describe attachment behaviours and strategies used to support transitions for young mokopuna/children
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Describe and demonstrate care practices for infants and toddlers
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Describe values and beliefs that inform a personal approach to the learning and care of young mokopuna/children
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Identify and describe agencies/services available to support young mokopuna/children and whānau/families
Disclaimer
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.