With the thriving Early childhood industry, qualified and talented teachers are key to its success. This WSQ course is designed to prepare you with the relevant knowledge to work with children from 18 months to 4 years old. You will be equipped with good understanding of child development knowledge, use of play to create appropriate activities and setting of stimulating environment, management of children’s behaviour, and communication skills with parents and others.

Course Objectives

  • Transfer education philosophies and child development theories into practices which provide wide-ranging, multimedia and developmentally appropriate experiences for young children
  • Be skilful in their role of observation and application of knowledge of child development
  • Gain knowledge on a variety of approaches and strategies which facilitate a creative and developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children
  • Develop interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow colleagues, parents and other professionals in the community
  • Design, implement and evaluate activities and learning environments that are appropriate to young children’s developmental needs and learning

Modules Duration
VISIONING AND PLANNING
Module 1
Demonstrate Understanding of the Centre’s Vision, Mission and Values (Infant / Toddler Educarer, Beginning Educarer)		 20hrs
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Module 2
Apply Understanding of How Children (Birth to Age 8) Learn and Develop (Beginning Preschool Teacher)		 60hrs
INTERACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Module 3
Foster Trusting, Respectful Relationships with Children Through Positive Interactions with ThemModule 4
Guide the Development and Enhancement of Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Social Awareness and Confidence in Children		 49hrs
CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY

Module 5
Assist in Observation and Documentation of Children’s Learning

Module 6
Assist in Planning and Implementing of Developmentally Appropriate Teaching, Learning and Caregiving Approaches Aligned to Curriculum Frameworks
• Programme for Toddlers
• Programme for Preschoolers

Module 7
Inculcate the Core Values of Early Childhood Education through Classroom Activities and Programmes (Beginning Pre-school Teacher)
• Language and Literacy Development
• Numeracy Development in Children
• Discovery of the World
• Music and Movement
• Visual Arts for the Young
• Fitness and Fun Movement for the Young

 280hrs
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Module 8
Assist in Setting Up Quality Learning Environments		 30hrs
HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION
Module 9
Adhere to Health, Safety, Nutritional and Hygiene Standards and Procedures (Infant/Toddler Educarer, Beginning Educarer)		 30hrs
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Module 10
Facilitate the Continuity of Care and Education between the Home and Centre

Module 11
Engage in Partnerships and Collaborations with Community Stakeholders

 40hrs
PROFESSIONAL MASTERY, VALUES & ETHICS

Module 12
Engage in Continuous Learning and Reflective Practice (Infant/Toddler Educarer, Beginning Educarer)

Module 13
Commit to Uphold the Professionalism of the ECCE Sector

 36hrs
TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION
Module 14
Collaborate with Colleagues to Foster Positive Workplace Relations (Infant/Toddler Educarer, Beginning Educarer)		 15hrs
PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT
Module 15
Supervised Teaching Practice		 240hrs

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This course consist of:

  • 560 classroom hours
  • 240 practicum hours

Total: 800 hours

Duration

  • 14 months (Full-time)
  • 24 months (Part-time)

Alternate Pathway 1
Classroom: 348 hours
Practicum: 120 hours
Total Hours: 468 hours

Full-Time Course: 7 months
Part-Time: 11 months

Alternate Pathway 2
Classroom: 368 hours
Practicum: 120 hours
Total Hours: 488 hours

Full-Time Course: 7 months
Part-Time: 11 months

Assessment

A range of individual and group projects, quizzes, presentations, role-plays and practicum.

Note: Some projects will include practical tasks such as observation of children and implementing activities in Early Childhood classroom settings.

Award of Certificate

Upon successful completion of coursework and practicum, and a minimum of 80% attendance, trainees will be awarded the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education.

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Applicants should have:

Local Singapore Qualifications

  • 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits including a credit at least C6 in EL1 OR
  • 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits and English Language Acceptable Alternatives

Foreign Qualifications

  • Completed 10 years of formal education and passed state exam with credits in 3 different subjects including a credit at least C6 in EL1 or any English Language Acceptable Alternatives

OR
Alternate Entry

  • Certified EY2*
  • At least 1-year relevant work experience from date of teacher certification (Certified EY2) attainment
  • Hold a strong recommendation letter written by the current employer of at least 6 months’ period;
  • Pass a written test and interview administered by KLCII

* EY2 teachers are required to submit a copy to their Letter of Notification (LON) issued by ECDA.

Students enrolling to the WSQ ACECCE programme under the “Alternate Entry” route MUST COMPLETE AND PASS the 2 pre-requisite modules before proceeding to complete the remainder of the programme.

The pre-requisite modules are:
Module 2: Apply Understanding of How Children (Birth to Age 8) Learn and Develop (Beginning Preschool Teacher)
Module 5: Assist in Observation and Documentation of Children’s Learning

Please click here for the list of English Language Acceptable Alternatives.

SkillsFuture Credit

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to defray course nett fees. To find out your SkillsFuture Credit balance, please login to www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/credit using your Singpass.

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Course fees are subjected to changes without prior notice. For a full schedule of the miscellaneous fees, please click here.