About this Course

The WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY) course is designed to prepare early years educarers in the care, guidance and education of infants and toddlers (0-3 years).

Aims

• Provide trainees with an overview of the history and theories behind early childhood care and education, as well as an understanding of the various domains and stages of development for children from birth to 3 years. These must be portrayed in the context of the work experiences of local educarers to help them reflect, assess and improve their current practices;
  
• Enable trainees to have a more in-depth understanding of the guiding principles, outcomes and sub-outcomes of the Early Years Development Framework (EYDF);
  
• Enable trainees to apply and implement the suggested practices stated in the EYDF in their work with young children and families;
  
• Equip trainees with necessary skills and practical knowledge to plan and implement programmes, curriculum and environments for the following age groups:
  

                    - Toddlers (Above 18 to 30 months)

                    - Nursery children (Above 30 to 36 months)

• Equip trainees with the skills to engage in reflective practice;
  
• Equip trainees with relevant skills to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and families, as well as key stakeholders in the community to support children’s care, learning and development.
  

Course Structure

Core Module 1 : Overview and Introduction to Early Years Landscape in Singapore

• Adopt the Early Years Development Framework (EYDF) for use in an early years setting from birth to three years
  

Core Module 2 : Principles and Practices in Early Years Care, Development and Learning

• Child Development 1
  
• Child Development 2
  

Core Module 3 : Programme Planning and Pedagogy

• Curriculum Planning and Strategies
  
• Routine Care and Caregiving
  
• Observation and Assessment
  
• Classroom Management
  

Core Module 4 : The Early Years Environment

• Designing Environments for Infants/Toddlers
  

Core Module 5 : Personal Growth & Professional Development

• Personal Growth & Professional Development
  

Core Module 6 : Partnership with Families and the Community

• Communicate with parents, family members, and significant others
  
• Support and participate in planning of community engagement
  

Core Module 7 : Health, Safety and Well-being

• Apply basic health, hygiene, safety and nutrition practices for infants/toddlers
  

Core Module 8 : Professional Placement

• Theory to Practice
  

Mode of Instruction

Presentation of lessons will be done through facilitation process based on small group activities and group/individual class presentations.

Assessment Mode

A combination of assignments, examination, observations, demonstration, projects, individual presentations, group presentation, oral questioning and reflective journals, will be held.

Course Materials

Upon acceptance into the course, you will receive a Learner’s Guide.

Support Services

Learning support from MMI Academy

Student Counseling

Awards

Upon successful completion of coursework and practicum, and a minimum of 80% attendance, trainees will be awarded the WSQ Advanced Certificate in the Early Years (WSQ ACEY).

Duration of Course

Full-Time: 12 months

Part-Time: 20 months

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Part-Time

Teacher – Student ratio

1:25 for lecture/classroom teaching

Entry Requirement

Existing Teachers (those who have been employed in a childcare centre before 1 Oct 2011):

• Minimum 21 years of age
  
• Completed Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care or WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care and attained an average SOA 5 in the WPL Series and any one of the following: A credit in GCE ‘O’ Level English as a 1st Language (EL1) <OR> A minimum of Band 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS – General Training) <OR> an average \ SOA of 5 for WPL (written)
  

New Teachers (those who have been employed in a childcare centre on or after 1 Oct 2011):

• Minimum 21 years of age
  
• Must have at least Sec 4 qualifications <OR> completed 10 years of formal education* and attained an average SOA 5 in the WPL Series and any one of the following: A credit in GCE ‘O’ Level English as a 1st Language (EL1) <OR> A minimum of Band 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS – General Training) <OR> an average
  

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