Child care course

Assessment

All assessments require a substantial amount of research and work and you must achieve a grade D to pass. Units are assessed internally and marked by the teacher. There are 2 external assessment tasks. The Units are: Year 12 (award & Certificate) 1. Child development from conception to birth 2. Children’s health and well being 3. Providing safe environments for children 4. Child health 5. Play and learning 6. Understanding children’s additional needs 7. Observation, assessment and planning 8. Professional practice portfolio 1 External exam: CCE1 Year 13 (diploma) 1. Supporting emergent literacy 2. Supporting emergent mathematics 3. Preparing for school readiness 4. International perspectives 5. Reflective practice for professional development 6. Professional partnership in early years 7. Professional practice portfolio 2 External exam: DCE1 Year 13 Students who successfully complete the first year (achieving Level 3 Award & Certificate) are able to progress onto a second year to achieve the Diploma. This option will be discussed with suitable candidates during the year.