Course Overview

To become qualified and certified, the Educator-Carer is required to have the Diploma in Early Childhood Education for personal and professional identity, and children, families and community. The DECE programme is appropriate with five qualities:

• An opportunity to learn and upgrade English proficiency to the level required for the degree or BECE (Hons) programme
• A balanced preparation for work in any early childhood settings as a result of the 8 week workplace practicum and empirical based course and fieldwork.
• Exceptionally strong in the social and psychological understanding of the child
• Caters to the needs of and facilitates the successful development of each Educator-Carer.
• Promotes the creativity and talents of Educator-Carers across ECCE settings and scenario, such as in arts, music, drama and constructions.

Faculty

Faculty of Education and Languages

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

• SPM / SPMV / MCE: At least 3 credits
• Other equivalent qualification as approved by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Candidates without SPM or MCE Have the Following Options with MQA Approval

• SPM / MCE2 credits AND
• Teaching Experience3 Years
• SPM / MCE1 credits AND
• Teaching Experience5 Years

Candidates without SPM or MCE Have the Following Options with MQA Approval

• Qualifying test on BM, English and Mathematics; i.e. the APEL Route created by MQA.2 credits AND

*Refer to MQA Current Status

Mature senior candidates with acceptable ECCE qualification, who fulfil the minimum requirements, are eligible to apply for advanced standing.

Intakes

January 8, May 28, August 19