Curriculum for Child Care and Youth Work vg3 / in-service training at a training establishment (BUA3-01)

The main subject area is concerned with the relationship between physical and mental health and activities for children and adolescents. Furthermore, the subject deals with different teaching activities as a basis for growth and development. The main subject area also covers hygiene, prevention of sickness and first aid. Attitudes toward tobacco, drugs and alcohol are included in the main subject area, and prevention against bullying, discrimination and criminality is also included.

The main subject area is concerned with communication and interaction with children and young people. Furthermore, the subject deals with the development of children and adolescents' self-esteem, identity and social competence. Group processes and handling conflicts are also included.

The main subject area is concerned with the different types of educational activities for children and adolescents. Activities related to fine arts, culture, nature and the environment are included in the main subject area. Preparing safe and healthy food for children and adolescents is also included. Furthermore, relevant legislation regarding the duty of confidentiality, protection of personal information and universal design of products and services is also included. Understanding and ethics at work are also important themes.