Level 2 Childcare Studies
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.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Manley.
This course will focus on building your knowledge and skills to care for young children / tamariki while supporing their overall health and wellbeing.
Learning includes:
Attachment behaviours and strategies to support young children / tamariki and whānau.
A range of health issues and environmental factors
The importance of personal and environmental hygiene to keep children safe and healthy
Exploring a range of community health support services and networks.
Hands-on activities:
Taking home our 'realcare' simulated babies to experience what caring for an infant is like.
Preparing nutritional food for relevant ages.
Visiting our local play centre.
Please note this is a unit standards course. This means that you can get credits towards your Level 2 NCEA, but they are only marked as Achieved or Not Achieved.
What should I have already done?
An interest in children and their wellbeing is recommended.
Course Contribution
No cost.
Pathway
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 the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development
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Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
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Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children
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Describe attachment behaviours and strategies used to support transitions for young mokopuna/children
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Describe and demonstrate care practices for infants and toddlers
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Identify and describe agencies/services available to support young mokopuna/children and whānau/families
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025