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Occupational Certificate
Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Admission Requirements

NQF Level 3 or NCV 3.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Knowledge Modules: 241108-001

  • KM-01, Introduction to the early childhood development sector.
  • KM-02, Theories and perspectives of Child Development.
  • KM-03, Planning and Programme Development in early childhood settings
  • KM-04, Facilitation and mediation of active learning.
  • KM-05, Observation and assessment in early childhood development.
  • KM-06, Promotion of health, safety, and well-being of children.
  • KM-07, Administration for Early Childhood Development services and programs.

Total credits: 43

Practical Modules: 241108-001

  • PM-01, Plan and prepare inclusive educational activities and routines using an approved programme based on the curriculum framework.
  • PM-02, Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme.
  • PM-03, Observe, assess, record, and report each child’s progress according to the age and stage.
  • PM-04, Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children, NQF Level 4.
  • PM-05, Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers06, Prepare and maintain administrative systems.

Total credits: 43

Work Experience Modules: 241108-001

  • WM-01, Learning programme and routines planning and preparation process.
  • WM-02, Processes of facilitating and mediating the learning programme in a variety of contexts.
  • WM-03, Processes of observation, assessment, recording and reporting on children’s learning and development.
  • WM-04, Processes and procedures of promoting the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children in an early childhood development setting.

Total credits: 45

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Overview

Duration

19 Months

Credits

131

Qualification Code

101258

NQF Level

LEVEL 4

Mode of Delivery

Contact classes

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

  1. Plan and prepare broad-phase learning environment and stimulating activities that meet the holistic needs of all children in centre-based or non-centre-based settings.
  2. Facilitate and mediate all aspects of the daily programme in a centre-based or non-centre based setting.
  3. Observe, assess and record each child’s progress.
  4. Compile a report of each child’s progress.
  5. Maintain and promote the well-being, health, nutrition, safety and protection of children.

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