National Certificate in Early Childhood Education & Care (Level 3) (Version 3)

Enrolments for the 2010 year have now closed.

 Enrolments for the 2011 academic year will be open from 1st February 2011.

A course that inspires carers, parents, and educators who have a commitment to work and learn alongside children under the age of five years.

This course is accredited by the NZ Qualifications Authority and offers an introduction to unit standard based learning and qualifications at higher levels.

This is a distance learning course and students can study independently or choose to attend additional Programme Study Options subject to area office locations.

Enjoy the flexibility of 19 weeks of self paced learning, which can commence at any time of the year, alongside a child who is either your own or in your care for no less than 15 hours a week. 

Study Options
This is a Distance Learning Course. For students who live within a PORSE Area Office location, there are additional Programme Study Options available during the period of study, where you can enjoy learning alongside other adults and children.

  • PlaySchools/Tutorials
    Learning in a large group play setting with children in attendance
  • PODs (Point/Place of Difference)
    Learning in a small group setting with or without children in attendance
  • Evening Workshops
  • Learning with other adults without children in attendance.

Details of Programme Study Options will be provided once enrolment your has been confirmed.

Request an Enrolment Application Pack

 

19 Week Programme

ID

Unit Standard Title 

Level 

Credit

10013 

Explain the purpose, structure and relevance of Te Whaariki 

3

2

10014 

Participate in young children's play

3

8

10015 

Communicate with young children 

3

4

10016 

Develop observation skills to observe a young child

2

2

10017 

Provide resources for play for young children 

2

3

10018 

Guide young children's behaviour 

4

5

10019 

Provide a safe environment for young children 

4

3

10020 

Describe hygiene practices and how they are applied for young children in an early childhood setting 

2

2

10021 

Demonstrate knowledge of basic needs of young children 

2

2

10022 

Demonstrate knowledge of attachment behaviour in early childhood  

2

2

10023 

Demonstrate knowledge of settling young children 

2

1

10024 

Describe ways to encourage good health in young children 

2

2

10026 

Demonstrate knowledge of child development

3

5

10032 

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical behaviour in early childhood

3

3

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

10038 

Develop a plan for a programme for young children in an early childhood setting

3

3

20406 

Describe the benefits of effective communication with parents, family and whanau

3

4

6632 

Apply knowledge of age-related nutrition needs in providing food for a child

2

5

Programme Tutor Support
PORSE will maintain contact with all students throughout their 19 week course to discuss Learning Guide progress and offer support when required. 

 
 
 

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