This programme consists of 63 credits.
Early Childhood Learning and Development Theory (18 Credits)
Gain an operational knowledge of children’s learning, development, growth and environmental influences in an early childhood and care context within New Zealand. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate knowledge of children's development and their basis needs, explain the link between attachment behaviour and patterns of behaviour in young children, and demonstrate knowledge of the factors that influence nutrition and their effect on early childhood development.
Unit Standard 29864 (Version 2) (Level 3) (3 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of attachment theories, behaviours and transition support in an early childhood setting.
Unit Standard 10026 (Version 7) (Level 3) (6 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's development and learning and their relevance to an early childhood setting.
Unit Standard 29866 (Version 2) (Level 3) (3 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of, apply and reflect on age-related nutrition needs for a child in an early childhood setting.
Unit Standard 29872 (Version 2) (Level 4) (5 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of how theories of children's holistic development and learning influence practice.
Culture and Communication in an Early Childhood Setting (17 Credits)
Develop a range of communication skills to enhance social competency when working with a diverse range of cultural groups within New Zealand. This includes using basic te reo Māori and tikanga Māori within a familiar early childhood context to promote awareness of Māori as tangata whenua.
Unit Standard 32992 (Version 1) (Level 3) (3 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of whānau/families and cultural diversity strategies in an early childhood setting
Unit Standard 32994 (Version 1) (Level 3) (4 Credits)
Communicate and support the use of languages to develop and maintain relationships in an early childhood setting
Unit Standard 29876 (Version 2) (Level 4) (5 Credits)
Use culturally responsive strategies to build relationships and communicate effectively in an ECE community.
Unit Standard 29877 (Version 2) (Level 4) (5 Credits)
Use and evaluate strategies to engage in relationships and support children's social competence in an ECE community.
Legislation and Ethical Practices in an Early Childhood Context (14 Credits)
Develop an awareness of the legislative requirements that support early childhood services in New Zealand, including:
• Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008
• Licensing Criteria for Education and Care Services
• Vulnerable Children Act 2014
• Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• Code of Ethics for Certified Teachers
• Philosophy of Early Childhood Education
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi
Unit Standard 29869 (Version 2) (Level 3) (3 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical responsibility to guide practice in an early childhood setting.
Unit Standard 29868 (Version 2) (Level 3) (3 Credits)
Demonstrate professional behaviours and manage personal health and wellbeing in an early childhood setting.
Unit Standard 32995 (Version 1) (Level 3) (4 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi, legislation services and support relevant to an early childhood setting
Unit Standard 29879 (Version 2) (Level 4) (4 Credits)
Describe societal influences, practices and legislative requirements that support child protection in an ECE service.
Early Childhood Practicum (14 Credits - 60 hours)
Gain practical experiences within an early childhood setting to develop confidence, skills and cultural competency in working with children, families/whānau and fellow educators.
Unit Standard 26707 (Version 5) (Level 3) (4 Credits)
Describe the value of play and create resources for children's learning and development in an early childhood setting.
Unit Standard 33034 (Version 1) (Level 3) (3 Credits)
Describe Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa Early Childhood Curriculum
Unit Standard 32990 (Version 1) (Level 3) (3 Credits)
Develop skills to observe and analyse learning and development of a mokopuna/child in an early childhood setting.
Unit Standard 29865 (Version 2) (Level 3) (4 Credits)
Describe and reflect on practices to protect and promote the health and holistic wellbeing of young mokopuna/children