ACDECE
This course requires 2 options.

Level 3 Early Childhood Education EXTENSION ACDECE (Two line option)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: S. Noble.

Internal assessment. Theory and Practical.

Level 3

2 hours per day

Proposed Topics include

Attachment theories, behaviours and transition

Knowledge of, apply and reflect on age-related nutrition needs for a child in an ECE service

Professional behaviour and manage personal health and wellbeing in an ECE service

Ethical responsibility to guide practice

Development of respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships in an ECE service

The use, and explain the importance, of te reo Māori in the workplace (possibly online)

Knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi, legislation and organisations relevant to ECE services in New Zealand (Possibly online)

Prepare and construct a child's formal garment.

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

This course is very suitable for those students who have already completed the 2023 L3 ECE course and wish to continue their ECE studies in 2024, as these are different standards.

Level 2 ECE students in 2023 are also welcome to apply for this course in 2024.

Students new to ECE should consider the other Level 3 course ACDEC3, in this subject area if they wish to do Level 3 ECE.

Some standards maybe studied at our NZQA approved Tertiary Provider, Unitec. Some may be on line through a Provider such as Plunket.

Practicums are an essential part of the course.

Helpful to have studied ECE Level 2 or 3 and any of the following subjects - Health, Science, Fabrics, Foods.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Own stationery

Pathway

All academies are fees free including transport.

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.

Total Credits Available: 38 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 38 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 6699 v4
NZQA Info
Prepare for and construct a garment for a formal occasion
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26708 v5
NZQA Info
Describe respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with 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. 27457 v4
NZQA Info
Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29864 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of attachment theories, behaviours and transition support 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. 29866 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of, apply and reflect on age-related nutrition needs for a child in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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
U.S. 29869 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical responsibility to guide practice in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29870 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi, legislation and organisations relevant to ECE services in New Zealand
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91604 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 38
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0