12CHDV

Level 2 Child Development

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Woods.

This is a school partnership course run by Plunket. The course is a STAR funded programme. By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the practical care and education of infants and young children. Each student taking this course is required to find a pre-schooler to observe in a home or child care setting.


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

This course 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

Entry at HOD discretion. Please complete an application. 

An interest in children is required.


Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 29852 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29853 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29854 v2
NZQA Info
Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29855 v2
NZQA Info
Describe attachment behaviours and strategies used to support transitions for young mokopuna/children
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29858 v2
NZQA Info
Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a mokopuna/child's development and learning
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
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