This course requires 2 options.
Level 3 Early Childhood Academy. ACDEC3 Double line option.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: S. Noble.
This course runs for two periods a day, on five days out of the six-day timetable cycle. Students will go to day care centres, usually one day a week for approximately 1.5 terms for work experience and to observe workplace practices in operation. This will also relate to the student's unit standards and the gaining of Level 2 NCEA credits. Unitec – 1 Semester per year - Optional and details are TBC. Academy = No Fees. 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 basis. Can be a sibling or family relative. Topics include:
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 or email to Sarah at [email protected]. If emailing please state which academy you wish to apply for. |
Recommended Prior Learning
Fabric, Foods and Health subjects useful.
Recommend taking alongside Sciences, Health, Math, English for Social and Community Services Vocational Pathway link
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
There will be work experience at day care centres. This is usually one day a week starting late in Term 1 and running through to Term 3. Exact dates will be confirmed in 2025.
All Academies are fees free including transport costs. Academy students at MHS are offered some driving lessons, free of charge by our qualified driving instructor.
Assessment Information
Work placements at ECE centres (organised with the school) are a requirement for the sign off for some units.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Communicate with people from other cultures
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Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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Provide first aid
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Provide basic life support
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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 and reflect on practices to protect and promote the health and holistic wellbeing of young mokopuna/children
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Describe professional behaviours and manage personal health and wellbeing in an early childhood setting