HD in Child Care and Education CE114301

Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education CE114301

Government Subvented Programmes

The programme aims to equip students with professional knowledge, transferable skills and attitude to work with children from birth to eight years in early childhood education and care settings. Fieldwork placement opportunities in a range of childcare and classroom settings are provided for students to develop a reflective approach to education and transferable critical thinking skills. Apart from the learning in vocational modules including play curriculum and inquiry-based pedagogy, students can also select electives including early STEM and IT applications to develop niche specialism based on their interest.

Duration of Study: 2 years (Full-time)
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s): IVE (Sha Tin)
Types of placement centres: kindergarten, nursery school, crèche, etc
Placement duration: 2 placements with a minimum of 8 weeks
Career Prospects：
  		Graduates of the programme can work as kindergarten teachers, child care workers, child care supervisors and special child care workers.

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Education Bureau (EDB) and the Social Welfare Department (SWD) of the HKSAR Government. Graduates are eligible for registration as kindergarten teachers with the Education Bureau. They are also eligible for registration as child care workers, child care supervisors and special child care workers with the Social Welfare Department.

Articulation

Graduates can apply for admission to full-time / part-time bachelor degree programmes at various local and overseas universities, e.g.

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Early Childhood#, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK (Full-time One Year) #
  • Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education), the Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education) in Leadership and Non-Chinese Speaking Children, the Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Special Education, the Education University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Arts (Early Childhood Education), the Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education, School of Continuing Education, the Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Bachelor of Education with Honours in Early Childhood Education (Leadership and Special Educational Needs), the Hong Kong Metropolitan University
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development, the University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Health Education (Honours), the Education University of Hong Kong

# Registration No. : 253201. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE.

Curriculum

  • Child Development
  • Contemporary Development in Early Childhood Education
  • Play in Education
  • Curriculum for Language Development in Early Childhood Education
  • Professional Practice in Early Childhood Settings I
  • EWC: Workplace Interaction*
  • WPD – Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness^

* EWC: Essential Workplace Communication

^ WPD: Whole Person Development

# VCC: Vocational Chinese Communication

@ PWC: Professional Workplace Communication

  • Applied Child Psychology
  • Play in Education
  • Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
  • Observational and Assessment in Child Study
  • Children with Diverse Needs
  • Fieldwork Placement
  • EWC: Workplace Correspondence*
  • VCC: Putonghua Conversation and Reports#
  • WPD – Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement^

* EWC: Essential Workplace Communication

^ WPD: Whole Person Development

# VCC: Vocational Chinese Communication

@ PWC: Professional Workplace Communication

  • Practical Skills in Supporting Children with Diverse Needs
  • Observation and Assessment in Child Study
  • Health and Care for Infants and Children I
  • IT Essentials – Services
  • PWC: Storytelling and Job Search@
  • Enrichment Module A

* EWC: Essential Workplace Communication

^ WPD: Whole Person Development

# VCC: Vocational Chinese Communication

@ PWC: Professional Workplace Communication

  • Family Engagement in Contemporary Society: Early Childhood Perspectives
  • Learning and Care Skills for Infants and Children
  • Theory and Practice in Teaching Approaches
  • Research Studies in Early Childhood Education
  • Professional Practice in Early Childhood Settings II
  • Elective (Sem 4 & 5) (choose one of the following) :
    • Supporting Literacy in Play-Based Curriculum
    • Integrated Arts and Play Education
    • Free Play in Practice
    • Working with Children with Diverse Needs
    • Nature Play in Practice
    • Infant and Toddler Curriculum in Practice
    • Supporting Non-Chinese Speaking Children and Their Families
    • Inquiry Learning and Scientific Exploration in Early Childhood Education
    • IT applications in Early Childhood Education
    • AI Technology in Supporting Care for 0-3 Years old and Training SEN Children
    • Applying Brain Science in Teaching and Interventions
    • Practical Application of Assessment Tools for Children with Special Education Needs
  • PWC: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation@
  • VCC: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing#
  • WPD – Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace^
  • Enrichment Module B

* EWC: Essential Workplace Communication

^ WPD: Whole Person Development

# VCC: Vocational Chinese Communication

@ PWC: Professional Workplace Communication

  • Educational Leadership and Management for the Services of Early Childhood Settings
  • Research Studies in Early Childhood Education
  • Advanced Placement
  • PWC: Proposal and Report Writing@

* EWC: Essential Workplace Communication

^ WPD: Whole Person Development

# VCC: Vocational Chinese Communication

@ PWC: Professional Workplace Communication