N4-N6 Educare - Bakersfield Fet college

EDUCATION & TRAINING

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES N4-N6: Educare

This qualification is offered to students who would like to work with children from 0 to 5 years. The qualification is made up of an N4 Certificate, N5 Certificate and N6 Certificate in Educare. On completion of the N6 Certificate, students will submit proof of 18 month’s workplace experience at a registered Early Childhood Centre in order to obtain the National N-Diploma in Educare, through the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Please note that students will only receive a qualification on completion of the workplace experience. Students who have a Grade 12, NQF Level 4 FETC certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certification qualify to study this qualification.

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 Educare 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?

NATIONAL N4 Certificate

Educare Didactics (Suitable Work-based Experience)
Child Health
Education
Daycare Personnel Development

NATIONAL N5 Certificate

Educare Didactics (Suitable Work-based Experience)
Entrepreneurship and Management
Educational Psychology
Daycare Communication

NATIONAL N6 Certificate

Educare Didactics (Suitable Work-based Experience)
Day Care Management
Educational Physchology
Daycare Communication

* Please note that the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) curriculum will be followed in all lessons/activities.

CAREER OPTIONS & GENERAL FAQ's

What will I be able to do after I've obtained this qualification?

Educare practitioner
Play group practitioner
Manage an ECD site
Starting your own ECD site
Au Pair

What will I be qualified as after completing the course?

On completion of the 18-month workbased experience, you will be qualified as a practitioner with a Diploma in Educare . You will be able to work with children between the ages of 0-5 years.

In which industries will I be able to work?

Any industry or organisation that offers Early Childhood Development services

How can I further improve my skills as well as as my career?

You will achieve the National N-Diploma in Educare. This will enable you to continue studying in the Education field. You qualify to study the Bachelor Degree in Foundation Phase at an institution of Higher Education, such as a University (UNISA recognises students with a National N-Diploma).