Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Certification

NQF Level 4 | 131 Credits | Duration 18 months

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Course Intention

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.

Qualified learner will be able to:

  • 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.
  • Facilitate and mediate all aspects of the daily programme in a centre-based or noncentre based setting.
  • Observe, assess and record each child’s progress according to the age and stage.
  • Compile a report of each child’s progress.
  • Maintain and promote the well-being, health, nutrition, safety and protection of children.

Course Content

This qualification consists of Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules and Work Place Based Learning Modules as follows:

Knowledge Modules

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

Practical Modules

  • 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.
  • PM-02, Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme, at NQF Level 5, 9 Credits.
  • PM-03, Observe, assess, record and report each child’s progress according to the age and stage, at NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
  • PM-04, Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children, at NQF Level 4, 12 Credits.
  • PM-05, Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers, at NQF Level 4, 3 Credits.
  • PM-06, Prepare and maintain administrative systems, at NQF Level 3, 3 Credits.

Work Experience Modules

  • Work Experience Modules
  • WM-01, Learning programme and routines planning and preparation process, at NQF Level 4, 13 Credits.
  • WM-02, Processes of facilitating and mediating the learning programme in a variety of contexts, at NQF Level 4, 15 Credits.
  • WM-03, Processes of observation, assessment, recording and reporting on children’s learning and development, at NQF Level 4, 7 Credits.
  • 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.

Admission Requirements

  • National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3.
  • Any other NQF Level 3 qualification.

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