Childhood pedagogy / child education: training, further education, provider overview, self-test

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Educational opportunity in the field of child education / childhood pedagogy

The changes in the field of family and supplementary school care have also led to numerous new and very interesting educational opportunities in the education segment. The demand for childcare places is increasing and the demands on childcare staff are also growing. Good links between family and school childcare facilities and families, schools or other supporting institutions are expected. In order to meet all requirements, a sound education in the field of child education / childhood pedagogy is therefore very important. One educational offer that meets this need is the HF course in childhood education (until August 2021 still known as: Kindererzieher / Kindererzieherin)

The course is completed at the level of a higher technical college and can be completed as a full-time course with an integrated internship (2 years) or part-time course with at least 50% work experience (4 years). The learning hours vary depending on previous education. With a relevant EFZ as a care specialist (FaGe), the course comprises at least 3600 learning hours. With another upper secondary level qualification, the course in childhood education takes at least 5400 learning hours. After successfully completing the course, qualified childhood educators HF (formerly child educators HF) are employed, for example, in pre-school care, supplementary school care, residential care or family care.

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Childhood educators with an Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (HFP) perform specialist and management tasks in supplementary family and school care, are responsible for quality assurance and concept development, work with parents and can perform organizational tasks. They work in daycare centers, crèches, after-school care centers, lunch tables, socio-cultural and inpatient facilities or other public and private institutions.

As a childcare specialist (FaBe) with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, you have the option of shortening your training in childhood education at a College of Higher Education. The CHE training course to become a qualified childhood educator CHE is usually shortened by one year with this previous training.

A criminal record or ongoing criminal proceedings against you is only an obstacle to admission to the HF degree program in Childhood Education if this is incompatible with your future professional activity in child education. However, in individual cases this should always be discussed personally with the relevant higher education institution, which will be able to advise you individually.

For admission to the HF program for Childhood Educators (formerly Kindererzieher HF / Kindererzieherin HF), it is ideal if you have a Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ) as a Childcare Specialist (FaBe) or an equivalent qualification.

However, you can also start training at a college of higher education in childhood education with a different EFZ. In this case, however, practical experience of at least 400 hours is required.

It is possible to study full-time to become a childhood educator (formerly a child educator) or to complete a part-time course.

A full-time course is a school-based course that includes one or more internships. In the part-time version, you will work at least 50% of the time in a childcare facility during the course.

Yes, it is possible to complete a shortened CHE course to become a childhood educator with an apprenticeship qualification as a childcare specialist.

In this case, the course lasts at least 3600 learning hours. By comparison, a CHE degree course in childhood education for people with another upper-secondary level qualification takes at least 5400 learning hours.

Training in childhood education is offered both part-time and full-time.

It is best to ask the school of your choice directly which teaching models they offer.

If you have completed an apprenticeship as a childcare specialist Federal VET Diploma (FaBe) or an equivalent qualification, you are entitled to start continuing, further training as a childcare teacher CHE (formerly child educator CHE) directly after your apprenticeship - if you pass the aptitude test.

If you have a non-specialist apprenticeship qualification or a Baccalaureate, Specialized Baccalaureate, federally recognized secondary school certificate or another equivalent qualification, it is not possible to study for a CHE degree directly afterwards. In such a case, in addition to the aptitude assessment, a pre-study internship of at least 400 hours in the field of childhood education must first be completed. At least 800 hours for persons with a purely school-based education.

Unless you already have a Federal VET Diploma in Childhood Education or another equivalent qualification and have passed the admission procedure of the training provider, at least 400 hours of pre-study work experience in a child education facility are required for the CHE course in Childhood Education. In the case of purely school-based training, this number increases to at least 800 hours. Please enquire at the College of Higher Education you wish to attend.

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hfk - Higher technical college for childhood education
ARTISET Education hfk | competent - practical - personal

The College for Childhood Education in Zug (hfk) is part of the ARTISET education program.

The hfk in Zug offers a pedagogical education that prepares students for demanding tasks in professional childcare. With the diploma in Childhood Pedagogy HF, you have a federally recognized qualification at tertiary level.

During your training, you will acquire a wide range of skills for
- pedagogical work with children;
- working with parents, the school and other professional partners;
- taking on pedagogical management tasks in a childcare facility.

The hfk attaches great importance to professionally sound teaching and an optimal learning atmosphere for students. It works closely with practitioners and many partners in the professional field.
Region: Zentralschweiz
Sites: Zug
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Monbijoustrasse 19, Postfach
3001 Bern
BFF Bern - Universities of Applied Sciences
BFF Bern - your competent and experienced provider of higher vocational training with a focus on the development of personality, social and leadership skills!

As a qualified social pedagogue HF, you will support, accompany and encourage people in all life situations and acquire the foundations for later taking on management functions in an institution.

As a qualified childhood educator HF, you are the specialist for demanding educational tasks, take on management responsibility and supervise students in your institution.

As a qualified operations manager in facility management HF, you will take on specialist and management responsibility in a promising industry that provides comprehensive services in hospitals, care homes, education centers and many other businesses.

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Strengths: Personal advice - High practical relevance - Competent teaching staff - Transparent, affordable semester fees - Centrally located - Easy to reach
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As a leading provider of education and training, Agogis has been qualifying and strengthening specialists and managers in the social sector for 50 years. It offers a wide range of practice-oriented courses and sets standards in higher vocational education and training. Agogis supports professionals throughout their entire professional career with training and further education courses for their daily work.

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