The Diploma in Early Childhood Development (SLQF Level 3) offered at TSHE Campus is a professionally designed programme aimed at preparing competent Early Childhood Educators to support the holistic development of children aged 3–5 years. The programme is aligned with the Sri Lankan Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework and emphasizes modern, play-based, and child-centred approaches to early learning.
At TSHE Campus, learners gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in key areas such as child growth and development, curriculum planning, observation and assessment, child protection, and preschool management. The curriculum is structured around the six core learning areas of early childhood education: social and emotional well-being, language and early literacy, numeracy development, environmental exploration, creative arts, and health and physical well-being. Through interactive lectures, workshops, and supervised teaching practice, students are trained to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
This SLQF Level 3 qualification spans 12 months and carries 30 credits, combining academic learning with practical, workplace-based training. Learners also develop competencies in family and community engagement, professional ethics, and reflective practice, ensuring they meet the professional standards required in the field.
Graduates of this programme can pursue rewarding career opportunities as preschool teachers, early childhood educators, childcare assistants, daycare providers, or work in community-based early childhood programmes. The Diploma in Early Childhood Development at TSHE Campus provides a strong foundation for both immediate employment and further progression in the field of early childhood education.
