Professional Certificate in Infant Care (PCIC) (Classroom & Synchronous e-Learning)
About This Course
The PCIC aims to equip students to:
1. Observe and document children's behaviours which will enable them to understand the development and learning of children from birth to three years of age and how to set up environments for exploration and play;
2. Acquire an understanding of the guiding principles, outcomes and sub-outcomes of the Early Years Development Framework (EYDF) and how to apply them to their practice with young children and families;
3. Ensure safety, health, hygiene and nutritional needs of children and their well-being are supported;
4. Interact with children respectfully, responsively and reciprocally in order to build trusting relationship which is fundamental for learning and development;
5. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, families and community stakeholders to support children's care, experiences and development; and
6. Engage in reflective practice.
What You'll Learn
The PCIC has a course duration of 225 hours with 4 modules and to be completed in 5 months.
Modules:
1. Health, Safety and Wellbeing of Infants and Toddlers (HSWB) – 30 hours
2. Environments for Early Years Exploration & Play (ENEP) – 60 hours
3. Responsive Caregiving Routines (RCGR) – 45 hours
4. Practicum (PRAC) – 90 hours
Entry Requirements
ECDA-certified L1/ L2 preschool teachers who have successfully completed any of the following ECDA-recognised certificate/ diploma:
a. Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (ACECCE) [in English/ Chinese] or acceptable equivalent
b. Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education-Teaching (DECCE-T) [in English/ Chinese] or acceptable equivalent