ACDEC2

Level 2 Early Childhood Academy ACEC2 Single Line course.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: S. Noble.


ECE centre Practicums 

Unitec – 1 Semester per year Optional

Practical and theory based assessments

Must have access to an infant, toddler or young child to do observations and work with on a regular weekly bases. Can be a sibling or family relative.

Topics include:

  • Study child’s growth and development
  • The value of play experiences
  • Basic needs and nutrition
  • Care practices for infants, toddlers and young children
  • Health issues and services
  • Personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices
  • Attachment relationships and strategies
  • Construct a young child’s garment
  • Personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities
  • Work place involvement and knowledge

In 2024, students from Year 11 onwards may take part in the Level 2 ECE Academy. Students in this academy will enjoy working alongside young children gaining a knowledge of their basic needs of and other aspects including health and hygiene practices and how they are applied to young children. This course is both theoretical and practical.

All academy students need to complete an AWVA Academy Application form. This can be picked up from the Academy Offices .

All academy students will need to fill out an AWVA one page application form. See the Academy Offices for a form.

Or email Sarah on [email protected] When emailing please state which academy course you wish to apply for.

Recommended Prior Learning

Fabric, Foods and Health subjects useful.

Recommend taking alongside Sciences, Health, Math, English for the Social and Community Services Vocational Pathway Endorsement at Level 2.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Own stationary (pens, pencils, eraser, glue stick, ruler, printing credit, 2 x 1B5s ) Unit workbooks and assessment booklets provided by the academy.

Pathway

All Academies are fees free.

Assessment Information

Both Written and Practical assessments. Sign offs at ECE work placements for some units is necessary.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 34 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 34 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 377 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in workplaces
2
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6696 v4
NZQA Info
Prepare for and construct a child's garment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 23452 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of techniques for moving equipment and people in a health or wellbeing setting
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29852 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29853 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29854 v2
NZQA Info
Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29857 v2
NZQA Info
Describe patterns of development and learning for young mokopuna/children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29861 v2
NZQA Info
Identify and describe agencies/services available to support young mokopuna/children and whānau/families
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91282 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.4 - Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 34
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0