Early Childhood Development Practitioner (NQF4)

ACCREDITED BY

QCTO

SAQA ID

97542

CREDITS

131

NQF LEVEL

4

DURATION

1 YEAR

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Nurture Young Minds, Shape Future Generations

Transform Your Passion for Children into a Rewarding Professional Career

Are you passionate about supporting children’s growth and development? Our Occupational Certificate in Early Childhood Development Practitioner equips you with the essential skills to make a profound impact on young lives.

Program Designed For:

  • Aspiring childcare professionals
  • Parents seeking professional childcare qualifications
  • Career changers passionate about child development
  • Individuals committed to early education support
  • Community workers interested in child welfare

 

Knowledge Modules

NQF Level

Credits (43)

Introduction to the Early Childhood Development Sector

4

4

Theories and Perspectives of Child Development

5

6

Planning and Programme Development in Early Childhood Settings

4

8

Facilitation and Mediation of Active Learning

5

12

Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Development

4

4

Promotion of Health, Safety and Well-Being of Children

4

6

Administration for Early Childhood Development Services and Programmes

3

3

 

 

 

Practical Modules

NQF Level

Credits (43)

Plan and Prepare Inclusive Educational Activities and Routines Using an Approved Programme Based On The Curriculum Framework

4

12

Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme

5

9

Observe, assess, record and report each child’s progress according to the age and stage

4

4

Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children

4

12

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers

4

3

Prepare and maintain administrative systems

3

3

 

 

 

Work Experience Modules

NQF Level

Credits (45)

Learning programme and routines planning and preparation process

4

13

Processes of facilitating and mediating the learning programme in a variety of contexts

4

15

Processes of observation, assessment, recording and reporting on children’s learning and development

4

7

Processes and procedures of promoting the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children in an early childhood development setting

4

10

Assessments are ongoing, informal evaluations used to monitor student learning and provide continuous feedback. The goal of formative assessments is to help students identify strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need more work. Examples include classroom discussions, quizzes, homework assignments, observation of students, and student self-assessments. Formative assessments do not typically contribute to a final grade.

All assessments will be concluded within the period allocated for the knowledge and practical modules. Assessors will provide learner feedback and remediation if required.

The External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) is an integral and critical component of the QCTO’s quality assurance system. It is a single national assessment leading to the awarding of an Occupational Certificate. EISA ensures that the assessment of occupational qualifications, part qualifications and trades are standardised, consistent and credible.

For learners to qualify for entry to EISA, learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Modules and Practical Skills Modules.  The statement of results obtained from Careers Business Institute will serve as proof that the candidate has satisfied all the requirements to be admitted to sit for EISA.

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National Certificate Vocational (NCV), NQF Level 3 or any other NQF Level 3 qualification

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Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development, NQF Level 4 (SAQA ID: 58761)