Advanced Certificate in Early Years (Chinese) 幼儿保育高级证书 (Classroom & Synchronous)
About This Course
The Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY) aims to:
(i) Provide educarers 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 experience of local educarers to help them reflect, assess, and improve their current practices.
(ii) Enable educarers to have a more in-depth understanding of the guiding principles, outcomes, and sub-outcomes of the Early Years Development Framework (EYDF).
(iii) Enable educarers to apply and implement the suggested practices stated in the EYDF in their work with young children and families.
(iv) Equip educarers with necessary skills and practical knowledge to plan and implement programmes, curriculum, and environments for the following age groups:
oInfants (2 to 12 months)
oToddlers (13 to 30 months)
oNursery children (31 to 36 months)
(v) Equip educarers with the skills to engage in reflective practice.
(vi) Equip educarers 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.
What You'll Learn
1. Adopt the Early Years Development Framework for Use in a Centre-Based Childcare Setting for Children Aged Two Months Through Three Years
2. Develop Self Awareness and Understand the Impact on Others of Own Actions
3. Apply Basic Health, Hygiene, Safety and Nutrition Practices for Children 0-8 Years
4. Implement Procedures and Respond to Illness, Accidents and Emergencies
5. Apply Child Development Theories to Provide Holistic Care and Education for Children from Birth to Three Years
6. Apply Strategies to Support Children’s Development from Birth to Three Years
7. Plan and Implement Holistic Experiences for the Development of Children from Birth to Three years
8. Plan and Implement Daily Routines/ Schedules Which Are Responsive to the Needs of Children from Birth to Three Years
9. Communicate with Parents, Family Members and Significant Others
10. Work Collaboratively with Other Professionals
11. Support and Participate in Planning of Community Engagement
12. Supervised Field Practicum 1
13. Supervised Field Practicum 2
14. Supervised Field Practicum 3
Entry Requirements
(a) Completed at least Secondary 4 education; AND
(b) A Grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level Chinese Language (CL) or a Chinese Language Acceptable Alternative (CLAA) or a Pass in Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Level 5 (attained a pass in HSK Level 5 for Reading, Listening and Writing components) and a pass at HSK Advanced level for the Oral component.