WSQ HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN INFANT CARE (Asian International College)
Course Information
Description
ACCREDITED BY THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ECDA)
COURSE OVERVIEW
The WSQ Higher Certificate Infant Care (WSQ HCIC) is a required professional qualification for an educarer working with children aged 2 to 18 months. The course is designed to prepare early years’ educarers with the knowledge and skills in caregiving, provision of appropriate learning experiences and stimulating environment in the care of infants and toddlers.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Acquire strong understanding of theories and practices in child development
- Implement theories into practice
- Plan and execute intentional as well as developmentally and culturally appropriate programmes and activities for young children (2 to 18 months)
- Facilitate effective development and learning among children of various age groups
- Collaborate with key stakeholders towards the holistic and comprehensive development of young children
- Develop a commitment towards professional development and personal growth
Entry Requirements
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
Academic Requirements:
- For applicants with local Singapore academic qualifications, the applicant must have completed at least Secondary Two (2) education.
- For applicants with non-local Singapore academic qualifications, the applicant must have completed at least eight (8) years of formal education.
Language Requirements:
- Average SOA 4 in the WPL Series
HEALTH CLEARANCE Requirement: Please refer to the following link under childcare link for health clearance requirement: http://www.childcarelink.gov.sg/ccls/uploads/CCC_Guide.pdf
Career Opportunities
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Modules
The course comprises of 7 modules conducted over 8 months on a part-time basis or 4 months on a full-time basis. Students are required to complete 180 classroom hours and 120 practicum hours.