12ECE

NCEA Level 2 Early Childhood Education

Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Hassett.

Early Childhood Education

Prerequisite: Students must be available for a week-long Practicum in Term 3.
For second language students a minimum of 5.5 IELTS is a prerequisite.
Selection to be confirmed by HOD and Yr 12 Academic Dean
Students must have a genuine interest in a potential career in the education of young children.


The course for next year will contribute towards NCEA Level 2 and 3. 

The course has a major practical component of one week in an Early Childhood setting, that is based around the theory studied in class. One assessment will be completed while students spend time in an ECE centre.  In order to be in an Early Childhood setting, students will be required to undergo a vetting process. This is carried out by an office staff member who is registered to do so.

Students can take this course either as a Yr 12 or Yr 13 student. Yr12 students who have not taken this subject in Yr 11 but have met the prerequisites, can undertake this course at the discretion of the HOD and confirmed by the Yr 12 Academic Dean.

A First Aid Certificate will be offered during the year and will need to be completed, alongside the ECE Unit Standards.

The standards listed below are the likely standards to be taken. However, this may change depending on the make-up of the class and availability of resources for the unit standards. Any changes that have to be made will modify the credits available.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Laptop
Clearfile (40 pages)
Pocketfile

Pathway

The Unit Standards covered in Year 12 are chosen so that over a 2 year period, the students cover a wide range of topics and learning that are considered important for going into further Early Childhood Education studies or being able to engage in child care or nanny services.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 6400 v7
NZQA Info
Manage first aid in an emergency situation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6401 v7
NZQA Info
Provide first aid
1
1
1
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6402 v9
NZQA Info
Provide basic life support
1
1
1
Level: 2
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. 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. 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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.