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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 your enrolment has been confirmed.

21 week programme

Unit Standard (Level) (Credit)

10013 Explain the purpose, philosophy/aspirations, structure and relevance of the NZ Childhood Curriculum, Te Whariki (3)(2)
10019 Describe and contribute to safe practices and a safe environment for children in an ECE Service (3)(4)
10020 Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices in an ECE service (2)(2)
10021 Describe the basic needs of children in an ECE service (2)(3)
10022 Demonstrate knowledge of attachment patterns and short-term separation in an ECE service (2)(3)
10023 Describe transition situations in ECE services (2)(2)
10024 Demonstrate knowledge of promoting the health and wellbeing of children in ECE services (2)(3)
10026 Demonstrate knowledge of child development and learning and its relevance to ECE services (3)(5)
10032 Demonstrate knowledge of ethics in ECE services (2)(2)
20406 Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, effective communication with diverse whanau/families in ECE services (3)(4)
20407 Demonstrate knowledge of cultural diversity in ECE services (3)(4)
26707 Describe the value of play and create resources for children’s development and learning in an ECE service (3)(6)
26708 Develop reciprocal and responsive relationships with children in an ECE service (3)(5)
26709 Conduct an observation of a child in an ECE service (3)(3)
26712 Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, age-related nutrition needs in providing food for a child in an ECE service (2)(4)
26715 Describe professional image and demonstrate professional behaviours required of early childhood educators (2)(3)
27145 Develop, implement, and evaluate a learning plan for a child or children in an ECE service (3)(4)
27146 Demonstrate knowledge of organisations relevant to ECE services in Aotearoa/NZ (3)(4)

Programme Tutor Support

PORSE will maintain contact with all students throughout their 21 week course to discuss Learning Guide progress and offer support when required