Massey High School Massey High School

Level 2 Early Childhood Academy ACEC2 Single Line course.

ACDEC2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: S. Noble.

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.



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.


Faculties:

All Academies (AWVA), Early Childhood


Assessment Information

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

Pathway

Level 3 Early Childhood Academy. ACDEC3 (Open to Yr 12 & Yr 13 in 2024) Two hours a day.

All Academies are fees free.


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.