Healthcare

Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)

This course is ideal for those who would love to be an early childhood teacher. It can result in the gaining of the National Certificate Early Childhood Education and Care (level 3). It is the first step in early childhood training and can be used for pre-entry into the level 5 certificate. The demand for trained early childhood teachers has risen and looks likely to continue with government legislation ensuring all early childcare educators are qualified by 2012. This is a growth industry with wages reflecting the importance of training. The YMCA has a very well experienced and qualified early childhood teacher who is passionate about delivering a quality and practical programme. Students will gain other employment skills, valuable work experience opportunities and assistance with everyday literacy and numeracy skills. Class sizes are small and caring relationships are fostered.

Course Description

Flexible course dates to suit students needs. Enrol and start at any stage throughout the year.

• Gain an understanding of the different career options in the care giving field.
• Work Experience in care-giving for the elderly, leading to employment.
• Develop and improve your personal skills, confidence and communication.
• Develop and increase your job search and workplace skills.
• Shows you how children develop, grow, learn and play.
• Develop your own resources for early childhood play.
• Plan your future career and understand the options available to you.
• Develop your personal growth and understanding of subjects through class group activities as well as personal research.

Activities relate to core skills or child care subjects and there will also be regular recreational activities for self development and general health.

Qualifications

• NZQA Unit Standards toward the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (parenting education) (Level 3).
• Workplace First Aid Certificate

Pathway

The course has been designed to show you the different career options in the care giving fields, focusing specifically on Early Childhood Education industries. Pathways include further training as a full-time Polytech student or Industry Training through a work-based training scheme, Open Polytech study or other Private Training Provider.

Work Experience

We aim to make this course as practical as possible and give students many opportunities for work experience and hands on activities. Options include early childcare centres, primary schools, or community day-care for children.

Method of Study

The course consists of:

• Classroom Study
• Group Work
• Workshops
• Recreation
• Guest Speakers
• Work Experience
• Self Directed Learning

Entry Requirements

This is a Training Opportunities Programme (TOP's), so all applicants must meet the eligibility criteria to enrol.
Further details about the entry criteria will be provided for you by phoning (07) 5789272

Travel

The travel costs incurred by students may be reimbursed by T.E.C. If daily travel is less than $1.00 per day there will be no payment. If daily travel is greater than $13.00 per day then a maximum of $13.00 will be paid. Discuss with your tutor.

Individual Learning

During this course your tutor will assist you to develop your own learning package, based on your needs, existing capabilities and learning.

Assessment of Prior Learning

Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) is available to match up skills you have learnt in the past with a recognised NZQA Unit Standard.

To request further information please visit the Contact Us page or phone the Education Centre (07) 5789272.