WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (Chinese)

The WSQ Higher Certificate Infant Care (WSQ HCIC) is a required professional qualification for an educarer working with children aged 2 to 18 months. The course is designed to prepare early years'

educarers with the knowledge and skills in caregiving, provision of appropriate learning experiences and stimulating environment in the care of infants and toddlers.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Acquire a strong understanding of theories and practices in child development.
• Implement theories into practice, plan and execute intentional as well as developmentally and

culturally appropriate programmes and activities for young children (2 to 18 months).

• Facilitate effective development and learning among children of various age groups.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders towards the holistic and comprehensive development of young

children.

• Develop a commitment towards professional development and personal growth.

What You'll Learn

• Principles of Infant & Toddler Development
• Developing Appropriate Practice in Caregiving
• Observing and Documenting Infant/Toddler Learning
• Principles of Caregiving (Respectful, Responsive and

Reciprocal)

• Environmental Design for Infant/Toddler Programmes
• Display Sensitivity to each Child's Interactions and Relationships
• Support Infant/Toddler's Development of Secure

Attachments

• Health, Safety and Well-being
• Partnership with Families
• Professional Values & Ethics
• Professional Placement