12ECE

12ECE - Early Childhood Studies - NCEA Level 2*

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Ali, Mrs R. Winn.

12 Early Childhood Studies - NCEA Level 2*

Course Statement:
This certificate is designed for Year 12 students and gives them a solid introduction to early childhood education settings, where they will learn practical skills to nurture, develop and care for young children. This course will prepare students to advance to higher-level early childhood education programmes. A practical work experience component is part of this course.
*This is a Unit Standards course and does not lead to a UE-approved subject. However, the credits count towards the NCEA Level 2 Certificate. This course does not continue into year 13
Topics Covered
  • Health and hygiene.

  • Nutrition.

  • Attachment and separation.

  • Practical care practices.




Course prerequisites

NCEA Entry requirements 2025

Course Skills

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 23
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 29852 v3
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 v3
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. 29856 v3
NZQA Info

Describe and demonstrate care practices for infants and toddlers


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29859 v2
NZQA Info

Describe values and beliefs that inform a personal approach to the learning and care of young mokopuna/children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29861 v2
NZQA Info

Identify and describe agencies/services available to support young mokopuna/children and whānau/families


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.