13CHC

NCEA Level 3 Childcare

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Anaru.

Year 13 Childcare introduces the skills and knowledge involved in the education and care of infants, toddlers and young children.  The aim is to:

  • Develop the knowledge and understanding of Te Whariki 
  • Develop the knowledge and confidence required to responsibly care for a child
  • Develop the knowledge base for future confident learning and parenting
  • Teach basic skills required for positive parenting  and/ or education of young children
  • Develop an understanding of child development 

In Year 13 Childcare you will be working towards level 3 credits for the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care. 


Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Childcare would be helpful but is not essential

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 56 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 56 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 10013 v7
NZQA Info
Explain the relevance of the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whariki as a framework for programme development
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10019 v7
NZQA Info
Describe and contribute to safe practices and a safe environment for 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. 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. 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. 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. 29863 v2
NZQA Info
Develop, implement and evaluate a learning plan based on observation of a child in an ECE service
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29864 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of attachment theories, behaviours and transition support 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. 29866 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of, apply and reflect on age-related nutrition needs for a child 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. 29867 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of diverse whānau/families and use a range of effective communication strategies in an ECE service
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29868 v2
NZQA Info
Describe professional behaviours and manage personal health and wellbeing 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. 29869 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical responsibility to guide practice 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. 29870 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi, legislation and organisations relevant to ECE services in New Zealand
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 56
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0