Domain - Early Childhood: Professional Practice
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Level 2
Describe the roles and responsibilities of adults (including self) in an early childhood setting
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
10030 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: roles and responsibilities of identified adults in the structure of an early childhood setting; own role and responsibilities in relation to other adults in an early childhood setting; and own role and responsibilities in relation to education and care of young children in an early childhood setting. This unit standard is an introduction to education and care of young children in an early childhood setting. It is designed for parents, potential parents, and adults in contact with young children. This unit standard will prepare people to advance on to a higher level of early childhood education and care.
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Demonstrate knowledge of ethics in an ECE service
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 29869.
10032 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe ethics involved in an ECE service, and describe an ethical dilemma which may occur in an ECE service and discuss own values in relation to the dilemma. This unit standard is an introduction to education and care of children in an ECE service. It is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
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Describe professional image and demonstrate professional behaviours required of an early childhood educator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 29868.
26715 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe elements of the professional image required of an early childhood educator; and demonstrate professional behaviours required of an early childhood educator. This unit standard is an introduction to education and care of children in an ECE service. It is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in early childhood education.
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Level 3
Demonstrate knowledge of role of statutory agencies and statutory requirements in early childhood
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26716.
10031 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to identify and explain the statutory agencies and requirements which impact on early childhood services, and describe compliance responsibilities for early childhood education and care. This unit standard is an introduction to education and care of young children in an early childhood setting. It is designed for parents, potential parents, and adults in contact with young children. This unit standard will prepare people to advance on to a higher level of early childhood education and care.
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Demonstrate knowledge of funding for an ECE service
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6 This unit standard and unit standard 26716 were replaced by unit standard 29879 and unit standard 29880.
12736 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: sources and types of funding for an ECE service; Ministry of Education funding for an ECE service; and management requirements for administering funding in an ECE service. This unit standard is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
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Describe professional behaviours and manage personal health and wellbeing in an early childhood setting
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 26715.
29868 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe professional behaviours expected of an early childhood educator; and describe and reflect on the use of strategies to manage professional image, personal health and wellbeing in an early childhood setting. This unit standard has been developed primarily for assessment within programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Introductory Skills) (Level 3) [Ref: 2849]. This unit standard is an introduction to education and care of children in an early childhood setting. It is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in early childhood education.
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Standard-setting body:
Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical responsibility to guide practice in an early childhood setting
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 10032.
29869 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe ethics involved in an early childhood setting and how it guides practice; and describe an ethical dilemma which may occur in an early childhood setting and discuss own values in relation to the dilemma. This unit standard has been developed primarily for assessment within programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Introductory Skills) (Level 3) [Ref: 2849]. This unit standard is an introduction to education and care of children in an early childhood setting. It is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
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Standard-setting body:
Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Level 4
Demonstrate knowledge of requirements of charters for early childhood services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
12737 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the purpose and process of chartering an early childhood service and describe the purpose and structure of the Revised Statement of Desirable Objectives and Practices. This unit standard is designed for people working in an early childhood education service. It is an introduction to legal requirements when starting and operating an early childhood service and prepares those who intend advancing on to a higher level of study in early childhood education.
Standard-setting body:
Describe the roles and responsibilities of adults and the impact of statutory agencies in an ECE service
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard and unit standard 12736 were replaced by unit standard 29879 and unit standard 29880. This unit standard replaced unit standard 10031.
26716 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe roles and responsibilities of self and other adults working in an ECE service; and explain the purpose of statutory agencies and legal requirements that impact on an ECE service. This unit standard is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
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Manage own health, wellbeing and personal and professional development as an educator in an ECE service
Version 2
29878 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe and implement strategies to manage own health and wellbeing as an educator in an ECE service, and manage personal and professional development as an educator in an ECE service. This unit standard has been developed primarily for assessment within programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) [Ref: 2850]. This unit standard is an introduction to education and care of children in an ECE service. It is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
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Standard-setting body:
Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Describe societal influences, practices and legislative requirements that support child protection in an ECE service
Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 29880 replaced unit standard 12736 and unit standard 26716.
29879 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe societal influences, practices and legislative requirements that support child protection in an ECE service. This unit standard has been developed primarily for assessment within programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) [Ref: 2850]. This unit standard is an introduction to education and care of children in an ECE service. It is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
Standard-setting body:
Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Describe the roles and responsibilities, administration and reporting requirements, and funding for an ECE service
Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 29879 replaced unit standard 12736 and unit standard 26716.
29880 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe roles and responsibilities of self and other adults working in an ECE service; describe administration and reporting requirements for an ECE service; and describe Ministry of Education funding for an ECE service. This unit standard has been developed primarily for assessment as an option within programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) [Ref: 2850]. This unit standard is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
Standard-setting body:
Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Level 5
Demonstrate knowledge of the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
10033 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 and their application to policies of ECE services; the relationships between the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008, requirements of Te Whariki, and the delivery of learning and development opportunities for children in an ECE service; and the roles and responsibilities of ECE personnel in an ECE service in accordance with the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008. This unit standard is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in ECE services. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
Standard-setting body:
Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical behaviour in relation to an ECE service
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4
26714 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to examine: values and beliefs and how they influence ethics in relation to practice in an ECE service, and an ethical dilemma in an ECE service and discuss strategies for handling the dilemma. This unit standard is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
Standard-setting body:
Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Develop support networks for an early childhood practitioner
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
9300 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to relate current knowledge of early childhood services, government, and community agencies as support for early childhood, and develop plan for establishing and maintaining support networks for an early childhood practitioner. This unit standard is designed for people who work, or wish to work, with young children in an early childhood setting.
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Level 6
Develop and review policies for early childhood services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
12738 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify types of policies for early childhood services; describe implementation of policies within early childhood services; and evaluate early childhood policies. This unit standard is designed for people working with or who intend working with young children. It is also suitable for parents, family, and whanau who participate in the operation of an early childhood service. This unit standard is an introduction to legal requirements when caring for young children and prepares those who intend advancing on to a higher level of study in early childhood education.
Standard-setting body:
Discuss and reflect on expectations, and develop own philosophy, of professional practice in an ECE service
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
9293 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: discuss expectations of professional practice of a competent educator in an ECE service; discuss and reflect on own experiences and values in relation to expectations of professional practice in an ECE service; and develop own philosophy of professional practice in an ECE service. This unit standard is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard.
Standard-setting body:
Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Advocate for early childhood education and care as a professional practitioner
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
9295 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe own role as an advocate for early childhood education and care, develop an advocacy plan of action as an early childhood professional practitioner, and practise advocacy and review actions as an early childhood professional practitioner. This unit standard is designed for people who work, or wish to work, with young children in an early childhood setting.
Standard-setting body:
Discuss maintaining own health, wellbeing, cultural competence, and professional integrity in an ECE service
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 6
9297 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to discuss: own health and wellbeing; maintaining own professional integrity; and maintaining own cultural competence, in an ECE service. This unit standard is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard.
Standard-setting body:
Toit? te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Data as at 04 October 2024