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: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 21
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 26708 v5
NZQA Info

Describe respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with mokopuna/children 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. 29865 v2
NZQA Info

Describe and reflect on practices to protect and promote the health and holistic wellbeing of young mokopuna/children


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: 21
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.