Level 5

QUALIFICATIONS

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

                                                     Incorporating

The National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care – Level 5

Unit standards = 154 credits

The duration of the Course is 44 weeks.  There are 13 modules, with 7 theory modules (24 weeks) alternating with 6 practical experience modules (17 weeks) with allowance for 3, week long breaks interspersed throughout the course.

Practical experience involves students working with babies and children of all ages and a range of child-related home management and Centre based tasks.  There is also experience in the area of special needs.

When on practical experience students will be required to complete eight hour days Monday to Friday under supervision.  Six of these hours will be contact time and two hours will be allocated for assignment work.  They will be visited by a Centre tutor for assessment.  The minimum requirement is four 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

§         Heredity - genetics,  teratogens and other influences on the unborn child

§         Conception to birth

§         Major theorists and their studies of Human Development

§         The physical, intellectual, emotional and social influences that effect the development of      the person across the life span

§         Attachment

§         Teething, preventing decay, accidents affecting teeth

BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

• Developing effective communication skills
• Learning how to relate to children, parents, whanau/extended family and professional colleagues
• Recognition of different parenting styles, life style choices and family dynamics
• Behavior management
• Building self esteem

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Understanding the importance of health promotion and providing a healthy environment
• Use of safe practice
• Observation skills
• Strategies for child protection
• Protection for the Early Childhood Practitioner
• How to deal with emergencies - Fire Safety and Civil Defence, also includes Certificates in Water Safety, First Aid and CPR and Self Defence

PLAY

• Understanding how children learn and the importance of development through play
• Provision of resources and activities to foster experiential learning
• Following the principles of the Curriculum for Early Childhood Education in New Zealand

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Study the current theories of learning and how to make the process fun
• How to identify the needs of children who have differing abilities and challenges
• How to put into practice programmes to meet specific needs

CHILDCARE REGULATIONS AND SERVICES

• How Health and Education Policies and services can assist families, parents and caregivers
• The Regulatory and Ethical requirements of an Early Childhood Practitioner both in Home based and Centre based care.
• Cultural sensitivity and a knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi

ORGANISED MANAGEMENT

Gain skills in

• Home Management
• Time Management
• Meeting nutritional needs
• Organising extra curricula activities
• Becoming an effective team player

PERSONAL AND PROFFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Gain skills in Self management
• Develop your own personal and professional philosophy
• Develop an understanding and acceptance of different attitudes and values
• Develop a Curriculum Vitae
• Further your skills in personal presentation and interview techniques
• Gain knowledge of employer / employee  requirements and relations
• Learn about Employment Agreements and Job Descriptions
• Learn about liability and protection issues and legal responsibilities