National Certificate in ECE & Care (Level 3)
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 alongside a child who is either your own or in your care for no less than 15 hours per 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.
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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.
