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Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
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NQF Level:

4

Credits:

131

Minimum Duration:

1 Year (2 Semesters)

Faculty:

Digital Arts & Educational Technologies

Department:

Education

Accreditation Authority:

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
Nurture Futures with Our Early Childhood Development Practitioner Qualification
Step into a rewarding career dedicated to shaping young minds and supporting the holistic growth of children with our Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner. This qualification equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to create nurturing and inclusive learning environments for children from birth to school-going age.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Empowers learners to make a meaningful impact by fostering holistic child development. This qualification equips learners with practical skills and theoretical knowledge for planning, facilitating, and assessing developmentally appropriate activities.

Admission Requirements.

National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3 or any equivalent qualification at NQF Level 3.

Qualification Structure.

Includes Knowledge Modules, Practical Skills Modules, and Work Experience Modules. Topics cover child development theories, active learning facilitation, health promotion, observation, assessment, and collaboration.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will plan and prepare learning environments, facilitate daily programs, observe and assess children's progress, and promote children's health, nutrition, safety, and well-being.

International Comparability.

Aligns with global standards for early childhood development practices, focusing on holistic child development and inclusive education.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Offered through Contact, Blended, and Distance Learning. Students access Moodle LMS and support services, including academic advising and career guidance.

Career Opportunities.

Early Childhood Development Practitioner, Childcare Worker, Preschool Teacher, Family Support Worker, Program Coordinator.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal: Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development (NQF Level 4). Vertical: Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development (NQF Level 5). Diagonal: Higher Certificate in Educational Technologies & Pedagogy (NQF Level 5).

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