Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 2 Early Childhood Education

12ECE
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Solomone, Miss R. Simpson.

Recommended Prior Learning

Good levels of written English and an interest in Early Childhood Education.

Early Childhood Education

Assessments in this course are provided through Plunket. Early Childhood Education is an excellent vehicle for learning many life skills. Students learn about themselves, relationships with others, develop their view of children, develop listening, communication and relationship skills. Early Childhood Education helps students to form connections with communities outside of school. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to count credits towards NCEA Level 2.

Learning Areas:

Vocational Courses


Pathway

Level 3 Early Childhood Education

Career Pathways

Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
Any course costs incurred will be advised and a voluntary contribution will be asked for.

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.