This programme enables you to work through a range of modules to
gain or build on the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively
care for children.
What will this programme cover?
- Education in the early years
- Child development - early, middle and teenage years
- Effective communication
- Parenting, Home Management and Life Skills
- Home management
- Pregnancy
- Health and safety in the home
- Families, cultural awareness and society
- Working with support groups
- Coping with change and alternative family structures
- First Aid
- Technology for parents and caregivers
Related Careers
- Nanny programme
- Early childhood education
- Teacher education programmes
What do you need to apply?
Entry into the Certificate in Parenting and Care of Children
(Level 2) programme is limited to students 16 years and over.
Programme Recognition
This programme is accredited by NZQA.
Further Study Options
Certificate in Early Childhood Studies
(Level 3, Aoraki Polytechnic Programme)
Certificate in Early Childhood Studies
(Level 5, Aoraki Polytechnic Programme)*
*Programme subject to internal and external
approval
Early childhood education or Teacher education