Level 3 Early Childhood Education EXTENSION ACDECE (Double line option)
ACDECE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: S. Noble.
Recommended Prior LearningThis 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.
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 3 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.
Internal assessment. Theory and Practical.
Level 3
2 hours per day for 5 daya out of 6 in the timetable cycle.
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.
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.
Faculties:
All Academies (AWVA), Early Childhood
Assessment Information
Work placements at ECE centres (organised with the school) are a requirement for the sign off for some units.
Own stationery