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Official programme of record · SWY-19

Professional Certificate in Early Childhood Education & Development

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Total learning hours
600 h
Scheduled class / seminar
200 h
Guided study, lab & research
400 h
Credits
30 ECTS

Each module is 60 hours: 5 lessons × 4 h class = 20 h class + 40 h guided study, laboratory or fieldwork. Programme version 2026.10 · fingerprint 8240073ED9D8FAD3

Graded courses on the transcript · 10
CodeCourseHoursECTS
SWY-19-M01Child Development 0–8 Years603
SWY-19-M02Play-Based Learning603
SWY-19-M03Early Literacy603
SWY-19-M04Early Numeracy603
SWY-19-M05Inclusion & Early Intervention603
SWY-19-M06Health, Safety & Nutrition603
SWY-19-M07Early STEAM Exploration603
SWY-19-M08Positive Guidance & Emotional Regulation603
SWY-19-M09Family & Community Engagement603
SWY-19-M10Capstone — Early Years Practicum & Portfolio603
M01 Child Development 0–8 Years · Module 1 · 60 h

Physical, cognitive, language and socio-emotional development.

Unit 1.1Child Development 0–8 Years20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 1.1.1Developmental domains — Milestones from birth to eight years.4h
  2. 1.1.2Brain development — Early experiences, nurturing care and stimulation.4h
  3. 1.1.3Theories of development — Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson and Bronfenbrenner.4h
  4. 1.1.4Language development — Home language, bilingualism and early talk.4h
  5. 1.1.5Observation and records — Anecdotal notes, checklists and portfolios.4h
M02 Play-Based Learning · Module 2 · 60 h

Free play, guided play, Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches.

Unit 2.1Play-Based Learning20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 2.1.1The value of play — Types and stages of play.4h
  2. 2.1.2Guided play — Adult roles, scaffolding and questioning.4h
  3. 2.1.3Montessori principles — Prepared environment and practical life.4h
  4. 2.1.4Reggio Emilia — The hundred languages, projects and documentation.4h
  5. 2.1.5Low-cost play materials — Making learning resources from local materials.4h
M03 Early Literacy · Module 3 · 60 h

Oral language, phonological awareness, phonics and emergent writing.

Unit 3.1Early Literacy20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 3.1.1Oral language — Storytelling, songs and rhymes.4h
  2. 3.1.2Phonological awareness — Syllables, rhyme and phonemes.4h
  3. 3.1.3Systematic phonics — Letter-sound teaching and blending.4h
  4. 3.1.4Shared and guided reading — Big books and read-alouds.4h
  5. 3.1.5Emergent writing — Mark-making to first words.4h
M04 Early Numeracy · Module 4 · 60 h

Number sense, counting, shape, measurement and patterns.

Unit 4.1Early Numeracy20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 4.1.1Number sense — Subitising, counting and one-to-one correspondence.4h
  2. 4.1.2Operations — Early addition and subtraction with concrete objects.4h
  3. 4.1.3Shape and space — 2D and 3D shapes and positional language.4h
  4. 4.1.4Measurement — Length, mass, capacity and time through play.4h
  5. 4.1.5Patterns and data — Sorting, sequencing and simple pictographs.4h
M05 Inclusion & Early Intervention · Module 5 · 60 h

Early identification, referral and inclusive early childhood settings.

Unit 5.1Inclusion & Early Intervention20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 5.1.1Inclusive early childhood — Rights-based inclusion and UN CRPD.4h
  2. 5.1.2Early identification — Screening for delays and disabilities.4h
  3. 5.1.3Referral pathways — Working with health and social services.4h
  4. 5.1.4Adapting activities — Universal design in the early years.4h
  5. 5.1.5Individual support plans — Goals, routines and family input.4h
M06 Health, Safety & Nutrition · Module 6 · 60 h

Child health, hygiene, nutrition and safeguarding.

Unit 6.1Health, Safety & Nutrition20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 6.1.1Child health — Growth monitoring, immunisation and common illnesses.4h
  2. 6.1.2Hygiene and WASH — Handwashing, sanitation and safe water.4h
  3. 6.1.3Nutrition — Balanced meals, school feeding and malnutrition signs.4h
  4. 6.1.4Safety — Safe environments, first aid and emergency plans.4h
  5. 6.1.5Safeguarding — Child protection policy and reporting.4h
M07 Early STEAM Exploration · Module 7 · 60 h

Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through inquiry.

Unit 7.1Early STEAM Exploration20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 7.1.1Inquiry in the early years — Wondering, predicting and testing.4h
  2. 7.1.2Nature and science — Plants, animals, weather and seasons.4h
  3. 7.1.3Early engineering — Building, construction and problem solving.4h
  4. 7.1.4Creative arts — Music, movement, drawing and drama.4h
  5. 7.1.5Technology for young children — Screen-time guidance and digital play.4h
M08 Positive Guidance & Emotional Regulation · Module 8 · 60 h

Positive discipline, routines and social-emotional learning.

Unit 8.1Positive Guidance & Emotional Regulation20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 8.1.1Positive discipline — Alternatives to corporal punishment.4h
  2. 8.1.2Routines and transitions — Predictable daily structure.4h
  3. 8.1.3Emotional literacy — Naming and managing feelings.4h
  4. 8.1.4Social skills — Sharing, turn-taking and friendship.4h
  5. 8.1.5Challenging behaviour — Understanding causes and responding calmly.4h
M09 Family & Community Engagement · Module 9 · 60 h

Partnerships with parents, caregivers and communities.

Unit 9.1Family & Community Engagement20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 9.1.1Families as first teachers — Home learning environments.4h
  2. 9.1.2Communication with parents — Meetings, reports and home visits.4h
  3. 9.1.3Community resources — Elders, local culture and services.4h
  4. 9.1.4Transition to primary school — School readiness and handover.4h
  5. 9.1.5Centre leadership — Planning, quality standards and records.4h
M10 Capstone — Early Years Practicum & Portfolio · Module 10 · 60 h

Supervised practicum and a full learning portfolio.

Unit 10.1Capstone — Early Years Practicum & Portfolio20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 10.1.1Practicum planning — Weekly plan for an early years class.4h
  2. 10.1.2Observed teaching I — Literacy and numeracy sessions.4h
  3. 10.1.3Observed teaching II — Play and STEAM sessions.4h
  4. 10.1.4Child portfolio — Observation records for focus children.4h
  5. 10.1.5Defence — Portfolio presentation before a review panel.4h
Assessment weighting (every course)
  • • Written examination — 30% of the course mark
  • • Laboratory / practical portfolio — 40% of the course mark
  • • Project defence — 20% of the course mark
  • • Professional conduct & participation — 10% of the course mark