FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE IN INFANT CARE
About This Course
The Fundamentals Certificate in Infant Care (FCIC) course introduces students to the foundational principles of infant care and development, guided by the Early Years Development Framework (EYDF) developed by ECDA. Students will gain an understanding of how children from birth to below 18 months grow, learn, and develop within nurturing and responsive relationships.
Emphasizing the educaring approach and EYDF’s guiding principles, this course helps students connect theory with practice in the Singapore early childhood context. Students will learn to create secure, respectful, and stimulating environments that promote infants’ holistic development, while assisting in routine caregiving and transition activities.
What You'll Learn
a. Demonstrate understanding of how infants grow and develop through the
provision of quality interactions
b. Develop understanding of the importance of health, safety, first-aid and
nutrition; and
c. Gain understanding of the important roles and responsibilities in the care and development of infants and toddlers.
Entry Requirements
Academic Level Required:
No formal education required
Language Proficiency:
Assessed based on the learner's ability to understand and communicate effectively in English during the course consultation and registration process
Work Experience Required:
No work experience required
Minimum Age Required:
21