This course requires 2 options.
Level 2 Childcare
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Cording.
We are pleased to be offering Level 2 Childcare as a full academic program in 2025.
Students in this class have the opportunity to earn up to 19 Level 2 credits in Childcare.
Some of the themes/topics we will cover are:
- Protecting the Health and Wellbeing of Young Children
- Identifying Patterns of Learning and Development in Young Children
- The Benefits of Play Based Learning
- Building Positive Relationships with Young People
During this course we will also connect with local preschools and kura to have real life experiences teaching the littlest learners in our Riccarton Community.
Subject Overview
Semester A
Years 0-3
- The fundamentals of child development
- The first 1000 days
- First food and nutrition
- The importance of play
- Practical childcare experience
Recommended Prior Learning
A real interest in working with young children.
Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery
none.
Pathway
This course provides a great natural pathway for anyone wishing to learn Level 3 Childcare, full time at ARA.
The skills taught in this subject would also be useful to anyone wishing to head into a career working with young people, or to perhaps have children of their own.
Assessment Information
This is a Unit Standard based course. All assessments are open book assignments.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
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Describe patterns of development and learning for young mokopuna/children
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Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a mokopuna/child's development and learning
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Describe strategies and practices to develop positive relationships, social and emotional competence in young children