MQA/PA16370
List of Programs in Faculty of Education
| Level of Study | Diploma |
| Mode of Study | Full Time & Part Time |
| Duration | 2.5 Years (Fulltime) & 3.5 Years (Part Time) |
| Graduating Credit | 90 |
| Course Location | i-CATS University College, Jalan Stampin Timur, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Intakes | January, March, and August |
| Fees Programme | RM 25, 000 (Yayasan Sarawak loan will be arrange for qualified candidates) |
The Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education programme is to equip students with knowledge, skills and competencies for them to be professional and be employed in ECCE settings. i-CATS UC is committed to develop students’ care, teaching and administrative skills to a level that will allow them to succeed in the academic programmes of i-CATS UC and be competent caregivers, teachers or entrepreneurs in the industry. The programme is oriented according to the current needs of the industry to groom competitive graduates for employment. Through innovative, research-based educational practices, the programme aims to enhance students’ intellectual curiosity that will facilitate them in achieving academic excellence and nurturing their readiness for future advances in the global industry. Students will acquire knowledge and experience by engaging critical thinking and integrating independent and collaborative learning with the appropriate use of information technology in their study skills.
The objective of our Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education is to provide students with relevant and related knowledge and technically competence in good digital and numeracy skills: caring personality, positive attitude and entrepreneurial mind set in providing early childhood care and educational services: responsible and accountable in engaging families and communities through good communication and interpersonal skills in ensuring the well-being of children and professional, ethical and sustainable practices in carrying out their duties in providing early childhood care and education as early childhood educators at all ECCE settings.
The programme is intended for Early Childhood principals, administrators, teachers, care takers, and anyone who works with young children, in order to create a better education for young learners and potential young generations.
| PLO1 | Knowledge | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the core knowledge areas. |
| PLO2 | Practical skills | Apply knowledge and understanding to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children’s development. |
| PLO3 | Social Skills and responsibilities | Create, provide and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing environment where children learn and develop. |
| PLO4 | Values, Attitudes and professionalism | Demonstrate commitment to professionalism in values, attitudes and ethics. |
| PLO5 | Communication, Leadership and Team Skills | Communicate effectively with children, colleagues, families and the community. |
| PLO6 | Problem Solving and Scientific Skills | Apply problem solving, self-reflection, numeracy skills, scientific skills and creative thinking in the care and education of young children.. |
| PLO7 | Information Management and Lifelong Learning Skills | Resource, select and apply information using broad digital technology in managing information to enhance early learning and self-development. |
| PLO8 | Managerial and Entrepreneurial skills | Exhibit basic managerial and entrepreneurial skills in early childhood settings. |
| PLO9 | Leadership skills | Demonstrate effective leadership skills by advocating professionalism in early childhood care and education services. |
