13ECE

Level 3 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 20 credits will receive a ‘Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Education (Level 3)' 

• develop your understanding of education and care of young children in an early childhood setting 

• develop an understanding of the early childhood curriculum 

• gain valuable knowledge about early childhood relationships and play-based learning and development 

• this course prepares students to advance into higher level early childhood education care 

• see early childhood education as a possible career pathway 

• earn credits towards your NCEA Level 3 qualifications

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 10026 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26707 v5
NZQA Info
Describe the value of play and create resources for children's learning and development in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29871 v2
NZQA Info
Describe and compare a range of ECE services and philosophies in Aotearoa New Zealand
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32992 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of whānau/families and cultural diversity strategies in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 33034 v1
NZQA Info
Describe Te Whariki: He whariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa Early Childhood Curriculum
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
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.