Training Programme
The Programme has been structured into five modules to ensure the units are taught in an integrated and holistic way
Module 1: Early Childhood curriculum and development
Unit
|
Title
|
Level
|
Credit
|
9302
|
Demonstrate knowledge of learning for young children
|
5
|
6
|
9301
|
Demonstrate knowledge of DOPs (1-5) for learning and development in a chartered EC service
|
5
|
6
|
9306
|
Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki
|
5
|
5
|
9314
|
Demonstrate knowledge of programme planning in an early childhood setting
|
5
|
5
|
10029
|
Demonstrate knowledge of human development across the lifespan
|
6
|
10
|
21327
|
Demonstrate knowledge of assisting with the implementation of early intervention programmes in ECE
|
4
|
4
|
Module 2: Health, Safety & Nutrition
Unit
|
Title
|
Level
|
Credit
|
9324
|
Develop emergency plans and procedures for early childhood settings
|
5
|
4
|
9325
|
Demonstrate knowledge of an environment that enhances young children’s health
|
4
|
3
|
10025
|
Demonstrate knowledge of protection for young children from abuse
|
3
|
2
|
Module 3: Communicating with children and families/whanau
Unit
|
Title
|
Level
|
Credit
|
12734
|
Relate knowledge of families in New Zealand to early childhood education and care
|
4
|
3
|
20407
|
Demonstrate knowledge of cultural sensitivities in a specific early childhood setting
|
4
|
4
|
9331
|
Demonstrate knowledge of implementing partnership with family/whānau in an early childhood setting
|
6
|
5
|
9332
|
Facilitate early childhood education and care arrangements with parents, family, and whānau
|
6
|
5
|
10611
|
Relate knowledge of organisations which impact on early childhood services
|
5
|
4
|
9694
|
Analyse and apply principles of communication process theory
|
3
|
4
|
Module 4: Professional Practice
Unit
|
Title
|
Level
|
Credit
|
9312
|
Implement observation techniques in early childhood educational practice
|
5
|
5
|
9321
|
Practise safe supervision of young children in an early childhood setting
|
5
|
3
|
9293
|
Develop and review own philosophy of professional practice in an early childhood setting
|
6
|
6
|
9297
|
Apply knowledge of and reflect on own safety and protection as an early childhood practitioner
|
6
|
4
|
10033
|
Demonstrate knowledge of Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations, 1998
|
5
|
4
|
12735
|
Demonstrate knowledge of Education (Home-Based Care) Order, 1992 and amendments
|
4
|
2
|
Module 5:
Unit
|
Title
|
Level
|
Credit
|
10014
|
Participate in young children’s play
|
3
|
8
|
6632
|
Apply knowledge of age-related nutrition needs in providing food for a child
|
2
|
5
|
20406
|
Describe the benefits of effective communication with parents, family and whanau
|
3
|
4
|
10034
|
Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood services in the local community and in Aotearoa/New Zealand
|
3
|
2
|
10036
|
Demonstrate knowledge of parenthood and child rearing practices
|
4
|
5
|
10026
|
Demonstrate knowledge of child development
|
3
|
5
|
10032
|
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical behaviour in early childhood
|
3
|
3
|
|
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