New Zealand Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Level 2)
Education studies
A course by
Lifeskills
Equip yourself with essential life skills and foundational knowledge related to early learning and care. This introductory Level 2 certificate prepares you to support the development of young children in parenting, caregiving, or as a foundation for further early childhood study.
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NZQA Level 2 Certification (62 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational skills in early childhood care
Understand and apply care practices that promote the holistic wellbeing of infants, toddlers, and young children.
Support healthy development
Promote physical, emotional, and cognitive development in children through nutrition, play, and appropriate environments.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Level 2) is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge needed to nurture and support the development of children, particularly infants, toddlers, and young children. The qualification is ideal for those looking to take on parenting, caregiving, or support roles within the community, as well as those wishing to progress to higher-level study in early childhood education. Graduates will gain competence in holistic wellbeing, development, care practices, and cultural concepts relevant to Aotearoa/New Zealand, and be able to support whānau and community outcomes.
Course Content
- Holistic wellbeing, brain development and lifelong learning in young children
- Wellbeing and health of mother and foetus/kukene during pregnancy
- Care practices for holistic wellbeing of young mokopuna/children
- Environmental factors affecting health and wellbeing of young mokopuna
- Play experiences and environments contributing to mokopuna/child’s development and learning
- Healthy eating, food and nutritional requirements of young mokopuna
- Whakapapa/beliefs and practice of care
- Communication in Early Childhood Education (ECE) settings
- Te reo and Tikanga Māori in Early Learning and Care
- Community Support Services in Early Childhood Education
Entry Requirements
Must be 17 years of age or over.
Build towards these roles
CaregiverParenting Support WorkerChildcare AssistantCommunity Support Worker
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EducationHealth and WellbeingSocial Services
