To provide basic knowledge and skills in early childhood development (birth to five years) in order to facilitate all-round development of young children in a manner that is sensitive to culture and individual needs (including special needs) in a variety of contexts, including community-based servic
Course Purpose:
To provide basic knowledge and skills in early childhood development (birth to five years) in order to facilitate all-round development of young children in a manner that is sensitive to culture and individual needs (including special needs) in a variety of contexts, including community-based services, ECD centres, at home and in institutions.
Students who graduate with this qualification may study further towards the National Higher Certificate in ECD (NQF Level 5) SAQA ID 23117.
This entry level qualification is for:
School leavers who have an interest in ECD
ECD practitioners without formal ECD qualifications or recognition
Au pairs and day care mothers
Our courses are accredited and are specially designed to equip ECD practitioners and Grade R teachers with the essential knowledge and practical skills need to ensure that our young children are given the best start in life.
Early childhood development is a professional and rewarding career you will enjoy. Africa Skills is committed to helping you build the skills required to support young children’s development.
We begin by exploring the assessment landscape, unpacking the stages of assessment. You will then explore the process of planning, conducting and reporting on assessment through a series of interactive exercises.
Early Childhood Development (NQF) Level 4 Certificate 1 year course is offered by Nkangala TVET College.
The aim of the ECD program is to educate you to fully understand the developmental factors of children from their baby stage up to grade RR.
Those who achieve this unit standard will be able to conduct assessments within their fields of expertise. People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out assessments in a fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner that is free of all bias and discrimination.
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