Caregiving NC II study plan
Caregiving NC II · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Provide care and support to infants and toddlers & Maintain healthy and safe environment
Map the TESDA Caregiving NC II competency standards for infants and toddlers into a one-page checklist of observable care routines
Demonstrate and narrate the sequence for feeding, burping, and positioning an infant to reduce choking and aspiration risk
List the diaper-changing and perineal hygiene steps in correct order, including supplies prepared before starting
Identify five home hazards specific to infants and toddlers and state the control for each
Practice hand hygiene and waste segregation steps until performed without prompting
Your checkpoint
A written infant and toddler care routine booklet covering feeding, bathing, diapering, sleep safety, and hazard controls, self-checked against the domain checklist
Provide care and support to infants and toddlers & Respond to emergency situations
Describe normal growth and developmental milestones from birth to 36 months and flag the red flags that need referral
Explain the preparation and storage of expressed breast milk and formula safely
Sequence the response to infant choking and to a febrile infant, stating when to refer
Demonstrate the recovery position and explain its use for an unconscious but breathing child
Draft a referral note format that records observations, actions taken, and who was notified
Your checkpoint
A milestone-and-red-flag chart plus two written emergency scenario responses (choking, high fever) with correct action order
Provide care and support to children & Foster the physical development of children
Outline age-appropriate nutrition, hygiene, and sleep routines for children aged 3 to 12
Plan a balanced one-day menu for a school-age child using locally available foods
Describe structured and unstructured physical activities that build gross and fine motor skills at two different ages
Explain how to supervise and coach self-care skills such as toothbrushing and handwashing without doing them for the child
Identify signs of neglect or abuse in children and state the reporting obligation and channel
Your checkpoint
A one-day care plan for a chosen age group combining menu, activity schedule, and self-care coaching steps
Foster social, intellectual, creative and emotional development of children & Foster the physical development of children
Design three play activities that target language, numeracy, and problem-solving respectively
Explain how to read and respond to a child's cues of hunger, fatigue, and distress
Describe strategies that build self-esteem and emotional regulation, including naming feelings and modelling calm responses
Adapt one activity for a child with a hearing or mobility limitation
List the creative materials that are safe, low-cost, and locally sourced
Your checkpoint
An activity kit plan of five play-based learning activities with objectives, materials, steps, and an adaptation note for each
Provide care and support to elderly
List the normal age-related changes in vision, hearing, mobility, skin, and cognition in older adults
Demonstrate safe assistance with ambulation, transfers, and positioning to prevent falls and pressure injuries
Explain medication reminders, hydration, and nutrition adjustments for common elderly conditions
Describe how to support dignity, privacy, and choice during bathing, dressing, and toileting
Identify signs of elder abuse, depression, and delirium and state the referral path
Your checkpoint
A written elderly care plan for a hypothetical client covering mobility, nutrition, hygiene, medication support, and dignity safeguards
Provide care and support to elderly & Provide care and support to people with special needs
Compare the support needs of clients with physical, sensory, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities
Explain person-centred and rights-based approaches, including informed consent and supported decision-making
Describe safe assistance with mobility aids, prosthetics, and communication boards
Sequence the steps for assisting a client with a seizure and for managing a client with swallowing difficulty
Identify community and government referral services available to persons with disability
Your checkpoint
A comparison table of four disability categories with support strategies, safety precautions, and referral services for each
Provide care and support to people with special needs & Respond to emergency situations & Maintain healthy and safe environment
Demonstrate the sequence for adult CPR, bleeding control, burns, and suspected fracture immobilization
Explain infection prevention and control measures including PPE use, disinfection, and sharps handling
Describe the response to fire, earthquake, and medical emergencies in a home care setting, including evacuation and client transport
Draft an incident report that records time, observations, actions, and outcomes accurately
Identify when to call for help versus when to act alone
Your checkpoint
A written emergency action plan for a home setting with step-by-step protocols for five scenarios and a sample incident report
Maintain professional conduct and ethical practice & Perform household tasks and manage work environment & Provide care and support to infants and toddlers & Provide care and support to elderly
Summarize the ethical duties of confidentiality, boundary-setting, non-discrimination, and honest documentation
Plan a weekly household and caregiving work schedule that balances client needs with task priorities
Complete a timed mixed review of the two heaviest domains and correct every missed item with a written rationale
Rehearse a short oral explanation of your caregiving approach for a mock interview or assessment
Finalize a personal readiness checklist of weak areas and a 30-day post-review plan
Your checkpoint
A complete review portfolio: ethics and conduct summary, one-week work schedule, corrected mixed-review answer sheet, and readiness checklist
Milestones
Week 2: You can narrate the infant feeding, diapering, and choking-response sequences in correct order without notes, and your milestone chart correctly separates normal variation from red flags.
Week 4: You have a finished activity kit plan with five play-based activities, each with an objective, materials, steps, and an adaptation for a child with a limitation.
Week 6: You can explain the support needs and safety precautions for four disability categories and name at least two referral services for each.
Week 8: You score at least 80 percent on the timed mixed review, have corrected every missed item with a written rationale, and hold a complete review portfolio.