WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years

  

About this Course

The WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY) is a required professional qualification for an educarer working with children aged 2 months to 3 years.

Course Objectives

  • Develop understanding of the needs and development phases of infants and toddlers (0 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

Structure

Name of Modules

OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION TO EARLY YEARS LANDSCAPE IN SINGAPORE 

  • Early Years Landscape in Singapore

PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES IN EARLY YEARS CARE, DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

  • Philosophies and Models of Early Years Care
  • Infant and Toddler (0-3 years) Development
  • Group Care and Transitions

PROGRAMME PLANNING & PEDAGOGY

  • Observing, Assessing and Documenting Learning and Development
  • Caregiving as a Curriculum
  • Planning Play and Learning Experiences for Infants and Toddlers
  • Young Children with Special Needs

THE EARLY YEARS ENVIRONMENT

  • Designing Responsive Environments for Infants and Toddlers

PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Professional Development and Personal Growth
PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY

  • Working with Families and the Community
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL BEING

  • Infant, Toddler Safety, Health and Nutrition
Assessment

A range of projects, exams practical tasks

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 (WSQ ACEY).

Average Teacher-Student Ratio

1:50

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