Diploma in Pre-School Education

Introduction

Industry needs and skills development in the preschool teaching industry in Malaysia have directly contributed to improvement of quality preschool education. The field of work for this profession is very important in preschool education. The career path in this field can be extended to Senior Preschool Teacher / Preschool Supervisor at level 4 and Preschool Principal at level 5. Preschool teaching is very important for the development and wellbeing of preschool children as they are a national asset. Teaching preschool children in line with the National Education Philosophy in Malaysia.

Duration: 
2 ½ years
On the Job Training (OJT) :
Portfolio and Assessment
TVET System Pathway : 
 70% Practical 30% Theory

Requirement

  • Malaysian citizen / PR with a minimum age of 16 years old.
  • Able to Read, Write and Communicate in Bahasa Melayu or English.
  • Student are required to complete the lowest level of the skills qualification before moving to higher levels.

Course Content

LEVEL 3

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PRESCHOOL EDUCATION)
C01 : Preschool children’s health, safety and security assurance
C02 : Preschool teaching and learning
C03 : Classroom Management
C04 : Assessing preschool children
C05 : Child guidance
C06 : Organising preschool out-of-school activities
C07 : Building family and community relationship  
E08 : Inclusion of children with learning disabilities
E09 : Preschool nutritional guidance

LEVEL 4

PRESCHOOL TEACHING AND EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
C0 1 : Preschool personnel professional development
C02 : Preschool teaching and learning resources administration
C03 : Preschool children’s well being management 
C04 : Preschool early intervention administration 
C05 : Parental community involvement programme organising

Career Options

  • Kindergarten Entrepreneur and Nursery.
  • Educator/Caregiver.
  • Kindergarten teacher.
  • Pre -School Teacher.
  • Nursery Supervisor.
  • Central coach childcare.
  • Entrepreneurs.
  • Educational Instructor Early Childhood.

Diploma in Pre-School Education

Requirement

  • Malaysian citizen / PR with a minimum age of 16 years old.
  • Able to Read, Write and Communicate in Bahasa Melayu or English.
  • Student are required to complete the lowest level of the skills qualification before moving to higher levels.