This qualification is nationally accredited on the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) by the Fiji is Higher Education Commission (FHEC), and  it also registered on the Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS).

Description

This programme is focused on broadening students’ knowledge in ECCE. Key areas on children’s growth, learning and development
will be addressed. Students will be prepared with the vital skills that promote health, wellbeing and safety. Core concepts on the
framework and philosophies of ECCE will be explored and used to plan developmentally appropriate programmes. Children’s behaviour will be observed and documented to identify their needs. Childrens rights and child protection will be widely discussed. Students will be given opportunities to set-up a simulated work environment where the desired practical skills will be assessed.
Thorough monitoring processes will be applied to enable students to meet the demand for quality Educare services.

Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include but not limited to:
• Assistant Pre-school Teacher
• Child Welfare Officer
• Professional Nanny
• Day Care Worker
• Childcare Worker in Hotels and Resort

Eligibility/Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this programme a person shall have:

i. Pass in a form 6/Year 12 with English; or
ii. Completed Certificate lll in Early Childhood Education & Care ;or
iii. Three years relevant work experience; or iv. Met the mature student admission criteria

Length of Programme
Full Time: 1 and half years
Part Time: 2 years

This qualification is internationally accredited by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and nationally accredited on the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) by the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC). It is also registered on the Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS).

Description
This programme focuses on children under eight years of age and the skills required for their learning and development.  It builds on a student’s existing practice and further enhances the knowledge required in designing and implementing a child centred curriculum.
It recognises the existence of a nationally approved framework for ECCE and encourages students to utilise this framework in programme planning.  Students are given ample opportunities to demonstrate leadership and management skills in a simulated work environment or at a selected centre.  It assesses and monitors students’ practical skills to ensure that quality service is achieved.

Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include but not limited
to:
• Pre-school Teacher
• Day Care Worker
• Child Welfare Officer
• Childcare Worker in Hotels and Resort
• Professional Nanny

Length of Programme
Full Time: 2 years
Part Time: 2 and half years

Eligibility/Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this programme, a person shall have:

i. A pass in Senate recognised Year 12 / Form 6 or equivalent with English; or
ii. Complete Certificate III/IV in Early Childhood Education & Care from a recognized institution or
iii. Met mature student admission criteria