12ECE

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.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 29852 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29853 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29854 v2
NZQA Info
Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29855 v2
NZQA Info
Describe attachment behaviours and strategies used to support transitions for young mokopuna/children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29856 v2
NZQA Info
Describe and demonstrate care practices for infants and toddlers
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29859 v2
NZQA Info
Describe values and beliefs that inform a personal approach to the learning and care of young mokopuna/children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29861 v2
NZQA Info
Identify and describe agencies/services available to support young mokopuna/children and whānau/families
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

* PLEASE NOTE

For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.