Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Get the the personal and professional identity to work with children, families and community

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Overview

the Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) qualifies and certifies the Educator-Carer and gives them the necessary personal and professional identity when working with children, families and community. The DECE programme provides:

  • A balanced preparation for work in any early childhood setting as a result of the 8-week workplace practicum and empirical-based course and fieldwork.
  • Strong social and psychological understanding of the child
  • Training to facilitates the successful development of the Educator-Carer.
  • Promotes the creativity and talents of Educator-Carers across Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and scenarios, such as in arts, music, drama and constructions.

Intakes
Jan, May, Aug

Duration
28 months (7 semesters)

Location
Subang Bestari

Indicative Total Fees (For Malaysian Students)
(including Application, Registration, and Resource Fees) RM 28,200

Course Code
R2/0112/4/0100) (06/28) (MQA/FA2145)

Why study Diploma in Early Childhood Education at HELP?

  • We train students to be future entrepreneurs in the early childhood industry, equipping them with the relevant business skills and knowledge to set up businesses.

  • Our teaching team is a healthy mix of local and international lecturers with industry experience and those with research experience in education.

  • The classes are conducted via various teaching and learning styles such as blended learning, face-to-face tutorial, project-based learning, small and large group discussions, field trips, instructional games, and oral presentations.

  • The 21st century classrooms in University HELP are equipped with the latest hardware, software and a centralised control system, conducive for meaningful communication and collaboration.

Programme Overview 

You will need to fulfill one of these entry requirements to join the programme.

  • Entry Requirements

    • Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

    SPM / SPMV / MCE

    • At least 3 credits

    Other equivalent qualification as approved by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

    CANDIDATES WITHOUT SPM OR MCE HAVE THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS WITH MQA APPROVAL

    • SPM / MCE 2 credits AND
      Teaching Experience 3 Years
    • SPM / MCE 1 credits AND
      Teaching Experience 5 Years

    CANDIDATES WITHOUT SPM OR MCE HAVE THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS WITH MQA APPROVAL

    • Qualifying test on BM, English and Mathematics; i.e. the APEL Route created by MQA.2 credits AND

    *Refer to MQA Current Status

    Mature senior candidates with acceptable ECCE qualification, who fulfil the minimum requirements, are eligible to apply for advanced standing.

Here are the career pathways for graduates who complete the Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme. The graduates can further their studies and do a postgraduate degree to further unlock more career pathways.

  • Possible Career Pathways

    • Preschool teacher
    • Kindergarten teacher
    • Nursery teacher
    • School Administrator
    • Daycare Educator
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Early Childhood Education Instructor
    • Teacher’s Aide
    • Nanny
    • Childcare Provider
    • Special Education Teacher
    • School Counsellor
    • Education Consultant