Level 3 Early Childhood Education
13ECE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr K. Kandasamy
You will learn to:
• 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 qualification
Recommended Prior Learning Open Entry
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 26708 v4 Develop respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with children in an ECE service | 3 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 26707 v4 Describe the value of play and create resources for children's development and learning in an ECE service | 3 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 10026 v6 Demonstrate knowledge of children's development and learning and their relevance to an ECE service | 3 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 10019 v6 Describe and contribute to safe practices and a safe environment for children in an ECE service | 3 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 10013 v6 Explain the relevance of the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whariki as a framework for programme development | 3 |
I |
2 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
early childhood teacher, nanny, caregiver to children