The Third Programme –
Function:
This Pre-School training centre has been running its programme as a Certificate Level 4. However, with the assistance of the Fiji Higher Education Commission the college is currently unpacking the National Qualification—Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care to the MLTC objectives. In fact the staffs of the institution (MLTC) determined to enrich the programme by incorporating ECE modules together with some Vocational and Biblical based courses.
Objectives
a) To explore early childhood education through working with young children in Fiji.
b) To discuss what early childhood teachers do.
c) To understand why early childhood teachers do the things they do.
Entry Criteria:
– Attended Form 6/year 12 or Equivalent
– Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as stated in Chap. 17 (1.3)
The courses provided by the college are as follows:
Level 1
| Trimesters | Course Code | Course Title |
| Trimester 1 | ED514 | Development Theory and Attachment Philosophy |
| ES411 | Communication Skills | |
| MN 511 | Wesleyan Spirituality | |
| Trimester 2 | ED515 | Personal Development |
| MU411 | Basic in Music | |
| Trimester 3 | ED516 | Planning Activities and Evaluation for ECE |
| ES412 | Research and Writing Skills |
Level 2
| Trimesters | Course Code | Course Title |
| Trimester 1 | ED527 | Community Interaction |
| ED532 | Christian Education | |
| Trimester 2 | ED429 | Teaching in Preschool (Eight Weeks Practical)& Code of Conduct for Teachers |
| Trimester 3 | ED528 | Community Interaction |
| ED428 | Operating & Establishment of ECE Service in Fiji | |
Level 3
| Trimesters | Course Code | Course Title |
| Trimester 1 | ED431 | Teaching Practical: Child Care Centre |
Certificate of Early Childhood Education Award
To qualify for this award, a candidate has to gain a minimum of C– pass in all the 8 modules and 5 units required.
