This program is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to effectively develop and educate young children. Early Childhood Education graduates can work as early childhood educators, assistant teachers, childcare officers, childcare center managers/ supervisors, curriculum developers in preschool, or Self-employed.

Total credits: 360

Level:       6

Duration:  2 Years

Entry Requirements

• Five (5) O-level passes at BGCSE or equivalent with credits (grade C or better), inclusive of English, translating to 30 points or better.
• In-service teachers (Holders of ECE Certificate/ any certificate in the teaching qualification).
• Candidates who do not have the minimum qualifications stated above but have two (2) years of work experience in a related field will be considered through RPL.

Modules

Year I

• Creativity & Expressive Activities
• Child Psychology & Educational Psychology
• Organization Management & Administration
• Language Development & Communication Skills
• Sociology of Early Childhood Education
• History & Philosophy of Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Curriculum
• Research Methods in Early Childhood Education

 Electives (any 2)

• IT Applications
• Entrepreneurship
• Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• History & Religious Studies

Year II   

• Production of Teaching & Learning Aids
• Health, Environmental Science & Pre-Mathematics
• Special Needs Education Guidance & Counselling
• Parenting, Child Protection & Teaching Children in ECE
• Research Project
• Teaching Practice

1. Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

The program focuses on equipping students with technical and managerial skills to address occupational health & safety issues in the workplace. Also, the course helps students contribute towards developing and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.

Graduates from this program can work as Occupational Health Practitioners, Occupational Health & Safety Inspectors, Occupational Health & Safety Specialists, Industrial Hygienists, Environmental Protection Officers, Occupational Health & Safety Administrators, Safety Officers, Managers/Supervisors in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Auditors, Trainers in Occupational Health & Safety, and Risk Control Officers.

Total credits: 242

Level:       6

Duration:  2 Years

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must have at least four (4) credits at NCQF Level 4 or its equivalent, including Maths and English, with at least a pass in science. Or
• Candidates must have a certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NCQF Level 5) from a BQA registered and accredited awarding body or its equivalent. Or
• Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements (academic qualification) stated above but have a minimum of two (2) relevant work experiences will be considered through RPL. Or
• NCQF level 4 for OVC applicants with a minimum Grade (D) in the above-stated subjects.

Modules

Year I

• Safety Principles & Practice I
• Occupational Health & Safety Management Practice I
• Risk Management
• Communication & Study Skills
• Information Technology
• Accident Investigation & Prevention
• Epidemiology
• Safety Principles & Practice I
• Occupational Health & Safety Management Practice II
• Biostatistics & Research
• Environmental Management

Electives (any 1)

• Building Maintenance
• Labour Law

Year II

• Occupational Health & Safety Legislation
• Emergency and Disaster Management
• Occupational Hygiene
• Organizational Behavior & Ethics
• Toxicology
• Industrial Ergonomics
• Industrial Attachment & Report Writing