TGS-2023019459/ TGS-2022017640 (SCTP) / TGS-2023019455 (CCP) / TGS-2023019463 (Exclude EYDF) / TGS-2023019461 (SCTP) (Exclude EYDF) / TGS-2023019454 (CCP) (Exclude EYDF)/ TGS-2023019457 (With Exemption) / TGS-2023019458 (SCTP) (With Exemption) / (Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning)
The WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years course is designed to prepare early years educator in the care, guidance and education of infants and toddlers (2 months – 36 months old).
The course aims to enable students to:
- Gain understanding of the guiding principles, outcomes and suboutcomes of the Early Years Development Framework
- Develop understanding of the needs and development phases of infants and toddlers (2 to 36 months old)
- Acquire knowledge and skills in setting up appropriate learning environments, and planning programme for infants and toddlers in center-based settings
- Attain knowledge of the importance of health, safety, first-aid and nutrition
- Develop understanding of the important roles and responsibilities in the care and development of infants and toddlers
- Acquire skills to engage in reflective practices
Modules | Duration |
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VISIONING AND PLANNING Module 1
|
15hrs |
EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Module 2
|
16hrs |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT Module 3
|
45hrs |
CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY Module 4
Module 5
|
118hrs |
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Module 6
|
60hrs |
HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION Module 7
|
40hrs |
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Module 8
Module 9
|
55hrs |
PROFESSIONAL MASTERY, VALUES & ETHICS Module 10
Module 11
|
36hrs |
TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION Module 12
|
15hrs |
PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT Module 13
|
200hrs |
This course consist of:
- 400 classroom hours
- 200 practicum hours
Total: 600 hours
Duration
- 10 months (Full-time)
- 16 months (Part-time)
Applicants should have:
Local Singapore Qualifications
- Completed at least Secondary Four education*; AND
- At least an average SOA 5 in the WPL series, including an SOA 5 for WPL – Writing.
Non-Local Singapore Qualifications
- Completed at least 10 years of formal education*; AND
- At least an average SOA 5 in the WPL series, including an SOA 5 for WPL – Writing.
*Official documents from institution are required to show completion of 10 years of education.
Please click here for the list of English Language Acceptable Alternatives.
OR
Alternate Entry
- Completed at least Secondary Four education (Local Singapore academic qualifications) OR
- Completed at least 10 years of formal education (Non-local qualifications) OR
- Relief staff program (RSP)/ Fundamental Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (FCECCE)/ WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (WSQ HCIC)/ Certificate in Infant Toddler Care and Development (CITC)/ Certified EY1+ OR
- Certified Early Year 1 with minimum 1 year of relevant working experience with recommendation from centre, pass interview and written test.
Students enrolling to the WSQ ACEY programme under the “Alternate Entry” route MUST COMPLETE AND PASS 2 pre-requisite modules before proceeding on to complete the remainder of the programme.
The pre-requisite modules are:
- Module 3 – Identify How Children (Birth to Age 3) Learn and Develop
- Module 4 – Assist in Observation and Documentation of Children’s Learning
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 Years.
SkillsFuture Credit (For Self-fund applicants only)
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.
Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Educators (Optional)
The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Educators is jointly offered by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG). It is designed to equip mid-career individuals who aspire to become Educator with the necessary qualifications and skills. The CCP operates in the mode under which the participating preschool operators will employ eligible trainees before the commencement of the full-time course. Successful trainees under this CCP will receive monthly salary and course sponsorship from employer and undertake commitment to signing of bond.
Eligibility criteria for CCP applicants who:
• Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR) aged 21 years and above
• Graduated or completed National Service, whichever is later, at least two years prior at the point of application;
• Have fulfilled the minimum course entry requirements;
• New hires should be hired for not more than six months;
• New hires must not be in the same job role prior to joining the CCP;
• New hires must not be a shareholder of the CCP company, or its related companies;
• New hires must not be related to the owner(s) of the CCP company; and
• New hires must not be immediate ex-staff of CCP company or its related companies.