Level 3

QUALIFICATIONS

The Nanny Centre New Zealand Certificate in Early Childcare and Home Management

                                                     Incorporating

The National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care – Level 3

Unit standards = 88 credits

The duration of the Course is 24 weeks. There are 11 modules, with 6 theory modules (14 weeks) alternating with 5 practical experience modules (10 weeks).  Practical experience modules involve students in working with babies and children of all ages, and a range of child-related home management tasks.  There is also the option of experience in childcare facilities, primary schools and in the area of special needs.

When on practical experience students will be required to complete eight hour days Monday to Friday under supervision and they will be visited by a Centre tutor for assessment.  The minimum requirement is three on-site assessments, but normally every practicum is visited for assessment purposes.  A reference from each practicum is an important component in overall assessment.  

Lecture modules are from 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday.

Students are required to keep written records of their work which are assessed regularly and practical resources are compiled as the course progresses.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

CHILD CARE

• Babies - handling, dressing, care of clothing, bathing, airing and making beds, settling, safety and stimulation.
• Crying - causes of, and comforting.
• Feeding - formulae, breast milk (storage, thawing, heating), steralisation hygiene, routines, wind, colic.
• Nappies - changing, washing and folding.
• Toddlers - diet, clothing, play routines, toilet training.
• Preschoolers - nutritional needs, safety, promoting independence.

School-age Children - confidence building & fostering individuality.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

• Conception to birth
• Heredity, genetics, teratogens and other influences on the unborn child
• Attachment – emotional development, children’s worries and fears
• Teething – appearance, chewing, weaning, preventing decay and accidents effecting teeth
• Social development – Sibling rivalry, peers, family/whanau relationships and role in society
• Physical development – influences, stages, motor skills

THE LEARNING PROCESS

How children learn, disabilities, special needs, gifted children.
Basic signed English for the Deaf is taught throughout the course.

PLAY

The importance of play, play and cognitive development, playgroups, pets.

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

Use of language, language development, promoting speech development and understanding, language problems, reading and first steps in writing.

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT

Rhymes, songs, art and craft, cultural awareness.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Activities to encourage interest in shape, size, colour, quantity, volume, etc. and natural and physical science.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Common Ailments - onset, symptoms, treatment, nursing, immunisation.
• Accident Prevention - burns, poisons, suffocation, drowning, cuts, falls, etc.  Road and car safety, pools, baby safety, nursery, children's rooms, rest of house, shed/garage, urban/rural, crime prevention.
• Child Abuse - sexual abuse and violence.
• Water Safety - survival skills.
• Comprehensive First Aid and CPR Course.
• Self-defence

CHILD MANAGEMENT

Discipline, anger and aggression, behavioural modification, communication skills, building self-esteem, dealing with tantrums, and anti-social behaviour.

HOME MANAGEMENT

Organisation and routines, hygiene, safety, nutritional needs and meal preparation, budgeting and managing of extra-curricula activities.

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL

• Personal - Self development, personal presentation, communication skills, anger management, accepting different attitudes and values.
• Professional - Curriculum Vitae, interview skills, job descriptions, employment contracts, liability and protection issues and legal responsibilities.
• Special Qualifications - may be achieved in First Aid and CPR, Water Safety, Self Defence and basic Signed English for the Deaf.