02CHD

NCEA Level 2 Child Health and Development

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Drew McWhinnie.


In this course, we will develop knowledge and skills in the practical care and education of young children in an Early Childhood Education setting. 

All assessments contribute to the National Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education, and completion achieves the Social & Community Services Vocational Pathways Certificate.

This is a very relevant course for all future parents and offers important life skills.


Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 26
Internal Assessed Credits: 26
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 10026 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29852 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29853 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29854 v3
NZQA Info

Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29855 v2
NZQA Info

Describe attachment behaviours and strategies used to support transitions for young mokopuna/children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29856 v3
NZQA Info

Describe and demonstrate care practices for infants and toddlers


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29859 v2
NZQA Info

Describe values and beliefs that inform a personal approach to the learning and care of young mokopuna/children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.