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.
External
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Explain the relevance of the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whariki as a framework for programme development
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Describe and contribute to safe practices and a safe environment for mokopuna/children in an early childhood setting
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Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting
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Describe the value of play and create resources for children's learning and development in an early childhood setting
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Describe respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with mokopuna/children in an early childhood setting
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Describe and demonstrate care practices for infants and toddlers
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Develop, implement and evaluate a learning plan based on observation of a child in an ECE service
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Demonstrate knowledge of attachment theories, behaviours and transition support in an early childhood setting
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Describe and reflect on practices to protect and promote the health and holistic wellbeing of young mokopuna/children
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Demonstrate knowledge of, apply and reflect on age-related nutrition needs for a child in an early childhood setting
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Demonstrate knowledge of diverse whānau/families and use a range of effective communication strategies in an ECE service
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Describe professional behaviours and manage personal health and wellbeing in an early childhood setting
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Demonstrate knowledge of ethical responsibility to guide practice in an early childhood setting
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Demonstrate knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi, legislation and organisations relevant to ECE services in New Zealand
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Describe and compare a range of ECE services and philosophies in Aotearoa New Zealand