12 Child Development
12CHC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms A. Koleff
This course will assist students to recognise and develop the necessary learning skills, practical techniques and processes which are essential to early childhood development.
The course covers the following areas of learning:
- Early Childhood Care and Education
- Growth and Development
- Care Needs
- Safety and Emotional Wellbeing
Outside providers may assist in the delivery of the programme.
Some Unit Standards will require a work placement in an Early Childhood Education setting. Placements will be organised by the subject teacher at a local Early Childhood Education facility during Terms 2 and\or 3.
Pathway
Early Childhood Teaching, Nanny course.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 29852 v1 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 29854 v1 Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children | 2 |
I |
2 |
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| U.S. 29855 v1 Describe attachment relationships and strategies used to support transitions for young children | 2 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 29857 v1 Describe patterns of development and learning for young children | 2 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 29858 v1 Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a child's development and learning | 2 |
I |
5 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.
Early Childhood Teacher, Nanny/Child Carer
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