Level 2 Early Childhood Academy ACEC2 Single Line course.

Students will attend ECE centres to gain greater knowledge of work place practices and to complete some units of work.  

The course has a large practical component and also theory-based unit standard 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:

• 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
• Workplace involvement and knowledge

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.

Note in 2025, students in Yr 12 can participate in both the Yr 12 Tourism Plus and ECE academies. This is an exception to the rule of students only selecting one academy. However, when students are in Yr 13 they will only be allowed to be in one of the academies. Students can also select the Hospitality one hour option AND the Early Childhood academy for Yr 12.