13CHDV

Level 3 Child Development

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Woods.

This is a school partnership course provided by Plunket. 

The course is a STAR funded programme. 

13 Child Development follows on from the Level 2 Child Development programme. Students learn theoretical knowledge related to the development of children under the age of 5 years old.  All assessments require students who are taking this course to find a pre-schooler to observe in a Early Childhood Education centre or an approved childcare setting.


This is a Unit Standard based course. Achieved is the highest grade which can be gained. No examinations are sat.

This is not a University Entrance approved subject.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry by application only - please fill in exemption information

Subject

Level

Recommendations

Level 2 Child Development

2

Entry at HOD discretion. Please complete an application.

An interest in children is required. 

Level 3 Child Development

3

12 credits in Level 2 Child Development or at HOD discretion.  Please complete an application.

An interest in children is required.



Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 10026 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26707 v5
NZQA Info
Describe the value of play and create resources for children's learning and development in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26708 v5
NZQA Info
Describe respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with mokopuna/children in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29867 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of diverse whānau/families and use a range of effective communication strategies in an ECE service
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths