Early Childhood Education - Support

Early Childhood Education - Support

These units aim to give students a foundation of knowledge in expected behaviour and practices that they will encounter in various education roles. They give an understanding of the development of children and how these behaviours can be inhibited or enhanced in an Early Learning Centre service. Also, knowledge and tasks that a teacher aide can be responsible for, develop useful skills for working with students with special needs and adapt resources to ensure inclusion for all children.

Please note, this is a STAR course, which is only available to NZ Secondary Schools via application by the school's nominated STAR / Gateway Co-ordinator

Contact Us
Key Details
SIT2LRN Distance Learning
Qualification:
STAR
These units aim to give students a foundation of knowledge in expected behaviour and practices that they will encounter in various education roles. They give an understanding of the development of children and how these behaviours can be inhibited or enhanced in an Early Learning Centre service. Also, knowledge and tasks that a teacher aide can be responsible for, develop useful skills for working with students with special needs and adapt resources to ensure inclusion for all children.

US10026 Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children’s holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 3
Version: 7

US16870 Demonstrate knowledge of intellectual disability and the support needs of a person with an intellectual disability
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 4
Version: 5

US16871 Describe physical disability and the support needs of a person with a physical disability
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 4
Version: 4

US23374 Describe autism and support strategies to assist a person with autism
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 3
Version: 4

US23388 Provide support to a person whose behaviour presents challenges in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 4
Version: 5

US29854 Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children
Unit Level: 2
Credits: 2
Version: 1

US29865 Describe and reflect on practices to protect and promote the health and holistic wellbeing of young mokopuna/children
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 4
Version: 2

US29866 Demonstrate knowledge of, apply and reflect on age-related nutrition needs for a child in an early childhood setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 3
Version: 2

Suggested Courses