National Diploma in Early Childhood Development

By studying towards a National Diploma in Early Childhood Development, those who are passionate about children and understand the importance of investing in early childhood development will be well-prepared to begin work in early childhood development.

Through a curriculum which integrates a SETA-accredited programme with global specialisations and certifications attained through some of the world’s largest learning platforms, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make a difference in this industry. Many institutions and colleges offer different registered and accredited National Diplomas.

These qualifications are offered either in face-to-face lecture room settings, online, distance and in some instances a blend of these modes. Depending on where you register to study and which qualification you select you will be able to determine your desired mode of study and specialisation.

NewBridge College offers a voluntary and additional support programme for students who elect to study an external distance National Diploma in Early Childhood Development through a distance provider.

NewBridge College offers a full-time campus environment for students who see the value and flexibility offered by studying towards a distance qualification, but who also seek the full time Campus experience, extra lessons through our support programme, personal and professional development and an active sport and social life.

What You Will Learn

Year 1 Programme Content:

• Developing and Managing the ECD Programme

• Organising a Programme of Learning

• Applying Workplace Communication Skills

• Developing and Applying Academic Literacy Skills

• Facilitating a Programme of Learning

• Mediating Active Learning in ECD

Year 2 Programme Content:

• Facilitating Life Skills in Reception

• Facilitating Literacy in Reception

• Facilitiating Numeracy in Reception

• Planning and Conducting Assessment

• Promoting Healthy Development in ECD

• Special Needs and Barriers to Learning

• Facilitating an Inclusive Eductional Environment in ECD

• Managing Diversity in ECD

• Managing a Medium-Scale ECD Service