Last Updated: 18 Oct 2021
Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education (2 years)
In this course, you will understand the key theories of child development and apply them in the early childhood industry. You will also learn how to manage young children’s basic health and their nutritional and safety needs. In your quest to become an early childhood practitioner, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to plan and implement activities in kindergartens and childcare centres, and assist young children in their daily routines too!
| College | Course code |
ELB4-A aggregate
|
|---|---|---|
|
ITE College Central
|
V42 | 19 - 36 |
Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2CH and applies to all colleges.
This course is conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Early Childhood Development.
Applicants have to pass a pre-admission medical examination. To ensure the well-being and safety of children, the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) also requires all pre-school staff to be certified medically fit to work with young children. More details on the medical examination can be found here.
Course details
| Field of study | Business and Services |
| Certification offered |
Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for Additional Mathematics or Mathematics.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-6 |
|
Any 2 other subjects |
1-7 |
Internship
| Internship duration | 6 months |
Career prospects
Higher Nitec in Early Childhood Education graduates are employed by childcare centres and kindergartens. Some of the job titles held by our graduates include Educarer, Para-Educator and Assistant Preschool Teacher.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.