Early Childhood Education (ECE) (Level 3)
About the programme
Do you have an interest in early childhood education? This programme will introduce you to the practical and theoretical skills needed in the ECE industry.
Gain a head-start and get a taste of what a future career in ECE could look like. Learn about the value of play, the importance of relationships, safe practices, development and learning, and Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa Early childhood curriculum.
Once completed, these credits count towards your NCEA Level 2 and 3 qualifications. You may also have the fundamental skills and knowledge to move onto a full-time study in the Wintec Te Paetahi Akoranga Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) programme.
Vocational pathway: Social and Community Services
Programme code: WTA015
NCEA level: Level 3
Number of credits: 27
Duration of programme: 31 weeks
Programme structure: 1 day per week (8.30am-3pm) during the school term.
Location: Rotokauri Campus
Cost: Free to the student
Transport: To be arranged with your school and, if applicable, covered by WTA
Further details: www.youthguarantee.net.nz
Contacts: You must enrol through your school. Please see your careers advisor.
Entry criteria: Students enrolled in the WTA must still attend secondary school and keep up with normal school work. The unit standards achieved at the WTA will count towards NCEA Level 1, 2, or 3.
Programme modules
| Unit Standard | Title | Version | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29857 | Describe patterns of development and learning for young mokopuna/children | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 26708 | Develop respectful, reciprocal, and responsive relationships with children in an ECE service | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 26707 | Describe the value of play and create resources for children’s learning and development in an early childhood setting | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 10019 | Describe and contribute to safe practices and a safe environment for children in an ECE service | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| 32992 | Demonstrate knowledge of whānau/families and cultural diversity strategies in an early childhood setting | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 29869 | Demonstrate knowledge of ethical responsibility to guide practice in an early childhood setting | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 32994 | Communicate and support the use of languages to develop and maintain relationships in an early childhood setting | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 32994 | Communicate and support the use of languages to develop and maintain relationships in an early childhood setting | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 33034 | Describe Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa Early Childhood Curriculum | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total NZQA Credits | 27 |
