Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

Q: Programme structure and modules

Year 1 An Introduction to the Growth and Development of Young Children Learning Spaces for Young Children Play & Learning in Early Childhood The Basics of Physical Education and Health Care in Early Childhood General Language Training Academic English Inclusion in Early Childhood Observation of Young Children Creativity in Early Childhood Malaysian Studies 1 Fundamentals of Safety & Well-being in Early Childhood Early Language and Literacy for Young Children Early Mathematics for Young Children Effective Listening Early Science & Technology for Young Children Practicum 1 Public Speaking Skills / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*Year 2 Family Issues Fundamentals of Programme Planning & Development in Early Childhood Partnering with Families Practicum 2

Q: Intakes & Orientation Dates

Full Time Mode Weekend Mode Intakes 14/1/2025 20/5/2025 9/9/2025 Orientation Dates 13/1/2025 19/5/2025 8/9/2025 Intakes Orientation Dates

Course ID : (N/0112/3/0007)(11/29)(MQA/PA17777)
Campus: SEGi College Penang
Levels of Study: Certificate

Course Overview

Many are drawn to early childhood care and education for its career potential and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a generation. The objective of this programme is to prepare students to fulfil roles as assistant teachers and caregivers in Early Childhood Care and Education, playing nurturing roles in the care and development of young children. The course will provide you with the ability to carry out relevant routines, prepare teaching aids, assist in activities and help set up the learning environment.

Entry requirements

SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 1 credit
UEC with 1 credit
SKM Level 2
MQA-APEL T3

Programme structure and modules

Year 1

An Introduction to the Growth and Development of Young Children
Learning Spaces for Young Children
Play & Learning in Early Childhood
The Basics of Physical Education and Health Care in Early Childhood
General Language Training
Academic English
Inclusion in Early Childhood
Observation of Young Children
Creativity in Early Childhood
Malaysian Studies 1
Fundamentals of Safety & Well-being in Early Childhood
Early Language and Literacy for Young Children
Early Mathematics for Young Children
Effective Listening
Early Science & Technology for Young Children
Practicum 1
Public Speaking Skills / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Year 2

Family Issues
Fundamentals of Programme Planning & Development in Early Childhood
Partnering with Families
Practicum 2

Financial Aid / Funding

PTPTN
EPF
HRDF
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment

Career opportunities

As graduates, you may look forward to a rewarding career as an assistant teacher in a learning institution.

Intakes & Orientation Dates

Intakes

14/1/2025 20/5/2025 9/9/2025

Orientation Dates

13/1/2025 19/5/2025 8/9/2025

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