WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care
About This Course
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.
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.
What You'll Learn
1. Principles of Infant & Toddler Development
2. Developing Appropriate Practice in Caregiving
3. Observing and Documenting Infant/Toddler Learning
4. Principles of Caregiving (Respectful, Responsive and Reciprocal)
5. Environmental Design for Infant/Toddler Programmes
6. Display Sensitivity to each Child’s Interactions and Relationships
7. Support Infant/Toddler’s Development of Secure Attachments
8. Health, Safety and Well-being
9. Partnership with Families
10. Professional Values & Ethics
11. Professional Placement
Entry Requirements
All applicants 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
education.
- For applicants with non-local Singapore academic qualifications,
the applicant must have completed at least 8 years of formal
education.
Language Requirements:
- Average SOA 4 in the WPL Series.