Early Childhood Development Practitioner L4

EDUCATION & TRAINING

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE L4: Early Childhood Development

This is an entry-level qualification for those who want to enter the field of Education, Training and Development, specifically within the sub-field of Early Childhood Development (ECD). Many of those who will seek this qualification are already practicing in the field, but do not have formal recognition.

This qualification will enable recipients of this qualification to facilitate the all-round development of young children in a manner that is sensitive to culture and individual needs (including special needs), and enable them to provide quality Early Childhood Development services for children in a variety of contexts, including community-based services, ECD centres, at home and in institutions.

In particular, recipients of this qualification will be able to:

Plan and prepare for Early Childhood Development.
Facilitate and monitor the development of babies, toddlers and young children.
Provide care and support to babies, toddlers and young children.

This qualification can be achieved wholly or in part through recognition of prior learning (RPL) in terms of the defined exit level outcomes and/or individual Unit Standards. Evidence can be presented in various ways, including international and/ or previous local qualifications, products, reports, testimonials mentioning functions performed, work records, portflios, videos of practice and performance records. All such evidence will be judged in accordance with the general priciples of assessment and the requirements for integrated assessment.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?

THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION INTO THIS COURSE:

Grade 12, or Level 4 National Certificate (NQF), or an NC(V) Level 4.
Enrolment in January and July

COURSE DURATION

How long will it take to complete the qualification?

6 months for each of the certificates on a full-time basis (N4, N5 and N6). The course will be run on a distance and full-time basis (4 days theoretical classes and 1 day work-based experience.)
To obtain a National N-Diploma in Management Assistant requires a minimum of 18 months’ theoretical study plus 18 months’ of work-based experience

COURSE LOCATION

Where can I study this course?

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES N4-N6: Educare is only available at:

Klerksdorp Campus

Tel: 018 462 4848, Cell/Whatsapp: 082 939 0487

Address: 22 Boom Street, Klerksdorp Central. Opposite Nedbank.

Email: klerksdorp@bakersfieldfetcollege.co.za

DHET EXAM CENTER NUMBER: 099999 2931

Mahikeng Campus

Tel: 018 464 1060, Cell/Whatsapp: 082 939 0487

Address: 253 Robinson Street, Mahikeng Central. Opposite Mahikeng Community Library.

Email: mahikeng@bakersfieldfetcollege.co.za

DHET EXAM CENTER NUMBER: 099999 2940

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

What will I be studying during this course?

The qualification is divided into exit level outcomes. Assessment criteria are used to promote integrated assessment at the exit level outcome level.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES (ELO’s) & ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (AAC)

Knowledge Modules: 43 Credits:

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