Registration Fee: R800

Total Course Fee: R800 x 18  = Total fees = R14 400 (Excl Reg Fee)

Entry Requirements:NCV NQF3 or any NQF3/Grade 11 | SACE Registration after completion 

Duration: 18 months

Accreditation: QCTO

Credits - 131

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The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Early Childhood Development Practitioner.  An Early Childhood Development Practitioner plans and prepares early childhood activities, facilitates and mediates learning, observes and assesses the progress of children, and reflects on learning in an inclusive, play-based environment to support holistic development of children (from conception - school going) in different centre-based or non-centre based settings

Knowledge Modules

234201000-KM-01, Introduction to the early childhood development sector, at NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
234201000-KM-02, Theories and Perspectives of Child Development, at NQF Level 5, 6 Credits.
234201000-KM-03, Planning and Programme Development in early childhood settings, at NQF Level 4, 8 Credits.
234201000-KM-04, Facilitation and mediation of active learning, at NQF Level 5, 12 Credits.
234201000-KM-05, Observation and assessment in early childhood development, at NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
234201000-KM-06, Promotion of health, safety and well-being of children, at NQF Level 4, 6 Credits.
234201000-KM-07, Administration for early childhood development services and programmes, at NQF Level 3, 3 Credits.

Practical Skill Modules; 43 Credits:
234201000-PM-01, Plan and prepare inclusive educational activities and routines using an approved programme based on the curriculum framework, at NQF Level 4, 12 Credits.
234201000-PM-02, Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme, at NQF Level 5, 9 Credits.
234201000-PM-03, Observe, assess, record and report each child's progress according to the age and stage, at NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
234201000-PM-04, Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children, at NQF Level 4, 12 Credits.
234201000-PM-05, Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers, at NQF Level 4, 3 Credits.
234201000-PM-06, Prepare and maintain administrative systems, at NQF Level 3, 3 Credits.
Work Experience Modules; 45 Credits:
234201000-WM-01, Learning programme and routines planning and preparation process, at NQF Level 4, 13 Credits.
234201000-WM-02, Processes of facilitating and mediating the learning programme in a variety of contexts, at NQF Level 4, 15 Credits.
234201000-WM-03, Processes of observation, assessment, recording and reporting on children's learning and development, at NQF Level 4, 7 Credits.
234201000-WM-04, Processes and procedures of promoting the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children in an early childhood development setting, at NQF Level 4, 10 Credits. 

Career Opportunities

• Daycare Teacher

• Daycare Assistant

• Daycare Owner

• Aftercare Teacher

• Au Pair
  

What's Included:

• Study Material

• Access to Lecturers

• Study Groups

• Practical - 160 hours