L3 Early Childhood Studies

Early Childhood Studies

L3 ECHS

This subject will focus on the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children/mokopuna in an entry-level role in a range of Early Childhood contexts. Students will learn how to enhance the physical, social, cultural and educational development of children/mokopuna, through the principles of the National Early Childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki, and understand how to incorporate these into teaching and learning.  This course is a good mix of theory and practical; with students learning how to care for young children/mokopuna, understanding their Health and Wellbeing needs, understanding age-related nutrition needs,creating and implementing Play resources and working collaboratively with each other.

This course is a Unit Standard based course that would be ideal for students who are planning a career working with children or want an understanding of children’s behaviour. It will enable students to contribute to an environment that provides for the holistic well-being and care of infants, toddlers, and young children/mokopuna.

As part of the course, students are expected to complete a  placement at an early childhood centre supervised by a registered teacher; all placements will be coordinated and organised by the Careers and Pathways Department.  All students will be subject to the Vulnerable Children's Act legislation and will need to pass a Police Vet Check in order to complete their placement.  Additionally, students will be offered the opportunity to take a First Aid course.