Riccarton High School Riccarton High School

Level 2 Childcare

2CHC
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Cording.

Recommended Prior Learning

A real interest in working with young children. 


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

Term 1
- Protecting the Health and Wellbeing of Young Children

- Identifying Patterns of Learning and Development in Young Children

Term 2
- The Benefits of Play Based Learning
Pūtaringamotu Playgroup

Term 3
- Building Positive Relationships with Young People
Pūtaringamotu Playgroup

Term 4
Resit Opportunities

Learning Areas:

Vocational Pathways


Assessment Information

This is a Unit Standard based course. All assessments are open book assignments.



			
					
					Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery
										

none.