The New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education & Care (Level 4)

Programme Structure
 

Module 1

Socio-cultural Theories in ECE

Level: 4                        Credits: 10

Unit Standard L CR
29872 Demonstrate Knowledge of how theories of childrens learning and development influence practice in an ECE Service 4 5
10026 Demonstrate knowledge of children’s development and learning and their relevance to an ECE service 3 5

 

Total study Hours: 86                         Total Credits: 10

 
 

Module 2

Enriching Learning Experiences in ECE

Level: 4                        Credits: 10

Unit Standard L CR
29873 Demonstrate Knowledge of New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whariki to inform ECE practice 4 5
29874 Plan, implement, analyse and evaluate enriching experiences that enhancelearning for a child in an ECE service. 3 5

 

Total study Hours: 89                         Total Credits: 10

 
 

Module 3

Inclusive ECE Environments

Level: 4                        Credits: 7

Unit Standard L CR
29875 Contribite to providing an early childhood environment that enhances the health, wellbeing, care and safety of children 4 7

 

Total study Hours: 76                         Total Credits: 10

 
 

Module 4

Communication Strategies used in ECE

Level: 4                        Credits: 10

Unit Standard L CR
29876 Use culturally responsive strategies to build relationships and communicate effectively in an ECE community. 4 5
29877 Use and evaluate strategies to engage in relationships and support children’s social competence in an ECE community. 3 5

 

Total study Hours: 90                         Total Credits: 10
 

Module 5

Personal Health, Wellbeing and Professional Development in ECE

Level: 4                        Credits: 3

Unit Standard L CR
29878 Manage own health, wellbeing and personal and professional development as an Educator in an ECE service. 4 3

 

Total study Hours: 30                         Total Credits: 3
 

Module 6

Legislation and Regulatory Requirements in ECE

Level: 4                        Credits: 10

Unit Standard L CR
29879 Describe societal influences, practices and legislative requirements that support child protection in an ECE Service. 4 4
29870 Demonstrate knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi, legislation and organisations relevant to ECE services in New Zealand 3 4

 

Total study Hours: 77                         Total Credits: 8

 
 

Module 7

Personal Philosophy of Practice in ECE

Level: 4                        Credits: 7

Unit Standard L CR
298881 Demonstrate an understanding of diverse philosophical and cultural ECE contexts to inform ECE practice in New Zealand. 4 4

 

Total study Hours: 31                         Total Credits: 4

 
 

Module 8

Bicultural Practices used in ECE

Level: 4                        Credits: 7

Unit Standard L CR
4 4

 

Total study Hours: 31                         Total Credits: 4