Level 3 Early Childhood Education
302ECE Course Description Recommended Prior LearningStudents need to be taking three university approved subjects to be able to do the Bachelor of Education. NCEA Level 1 English – part of prerequisites for studying the certificate in Early childhood education
This course includes:
Trips to the Day Care and Early Childhood centers to practice the theory learnt in class.
Computer based learning.
Making resources to use in the early childhood setting.
Organize a play date for a group of children under five years of age.
Course Overview
Semester 1
US 10026 v6 Demonstrate knowledge of child development and learning and its relevance to ECE services
Credits: 5
Unit Standard 26707 Version 4
Describe the value of play and create resources for
children’s development and learning in an ECE service
Credits:4
Semester 2
29867 v1 Demonstrate knowledge of diverse whānau/families and use a range of effective communication strategies in an ECE service.
Credits:5
26708 v4 Develop respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with children in an ECE service.
Credits: 4
Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
Counsellor, Community Development Worker, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Case Manager, Registered Nurse, Veterinary Nurse, Midwife, Community Karitāne, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Nanny/Child Carer, Teacher Aide