Level 3 Early Childhood Academy. One period.

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.

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:

• Study child’s growth and development
• Children’s play
• Practices to protect and promote the health and holistic wellbeing
• Caring for and coping with premature and multiple births
• Guiding child behaviour, responses and strategies
• Recognising the ECE types and philosophies and teaching practices
• Professionalism in the ECE workplace
• The New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whāriki
• Working with families, parenting practices, behaviours and strategies
• Quantitative sociological enquiry
• Communicate with people from other cultures
• Teams and team leadership
• Construct a textile item for a Premature baby eg Sling, Bunting
• Practicums are an essential part of the course.

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.

Note There will not be a separate AWVA application form this year as all the information will come through schoolpoint or be covered at an interview or in the particular academy contract.

If you have any questions email Sarah Maxwell on [email protected] . When emailing please state which academy course you wish to apply for.