With the thriving Early childhood industry, qualified and talented teachers are key to its success. This 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

Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to:

  • 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

This course consist of:

Online* Class Hours: 560 Hours
Practicum^: 240 Hours
Total Hours: 800 Hours

Full-Time Course: 14 Months
Part-Time Course: 24 Months / 14 Months (Fast-track)

Alternate Entry
Online* Class Hours: 348 Hours / 368 Hours
Practicum^: 120 Hours
Total Hours: 468 Hours+ / 488 Hours~

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

*Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning
^Conducted in-person at an ECDA-licensed childcare centre

+EY2 Teachers with WSQ ACEY certificate under New Skills Standards

~EY2 Teachers with WSQ ACEY certificate under Competency Standards

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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For Full Qualification:

  • Attained 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits or completed 10 years of formal education and passed state exam with credits in 3 different subjects
  • A grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English Language or any of the English language acceptable alternative by ECDA

For Alternate Entry:

  • Certified EY2*
  • At least 1-year relevant work experience from date of teacher certification (Certified EY2) attainment
  • No language requirement needed
  • Strong Recommendation Letter from current centre (with at least 6 months of employment)
  • 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 into the WSQ ACECCE programme under the “Alternate Entry” route must complete and pass the first 2 pre-requisite modules before proceeding to complete the remainder of the programme.

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

SkillsFuture Credit (For Self-fund applicants only)

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may utilise their SkillsFuture Credit to defray course nett fees. For more information, please visit www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/credit.

Please click here for the course fees details.

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