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:

• 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.

The 30 months programme is a study of 27 courses listed, which can be done in two years in accordance with MQA approval.

• 18 Core Major
• 3 Elective Major
• 2 Free Elective
• 4 MQA – MPU Compulsory Subjects

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 / MCE 2 credits AND
  Teaching Experience 3 Years
• SPM / MCE 1 credits AND
  Teaching Experience 5 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.

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