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Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner Level 4

This course is designed to prepare you for a role as an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioner, equipping you to work in both centre-based and non-centre-based early childhood development environments. With the increasing demand for high-quality early childhood services, completing this qualification opens doors to a rewarding career in this vital field.

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Who Should Consider This Course?

This qualification is ideal if you:

  • Aspiring to become a playschool teacher, day care centre administrator, or day care centre manager.

  • Interested in starting your own Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre.

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Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Plan and create a dynamic learning environment with stimulating activities that address the holistic development needs of children in both centre-based and non-centre-based settings.

  • Facilitate and mediate various aspects of the daily programme, ensuring effective learning and development.

  • Observe, assess, and document each child’s progress in line with developmental milestones.

  • Compile detailed reports on each child's progress to inform further learning and development.

  • Promote the health, nutrition, safety, and overall well-being of children, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

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Course Duration: 18  months

Course Code: ECD6010-20

Accreditation:

Fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
SAQA ID: 97542
NQF Level 4
Credits : 131

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Entry Requirements:

  • National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3,  or

  • Any other NQF Level 3 qualification.

  • (SAQA equivalency is required for non-South African qualifications.)

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Modules Overview:

Knowledge Modules (43 credits):

  1. Introduction to Early Childhood Development (ECD) Sector

  2. Theories and Perspectives on Child Development

  3. Planning and Programme Development in Early Childhood Settings

  4. Facilitation and Mediation of Active Learning

  5. Observation and Assessment in ECD

  6. Promoting Health, Safety, and Well-being in Children

  7. Administration for ECD Services and Programmes

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Practical Skills Modules (43 credits):

  1. Planning and Preparing Inclusive Educational Activities and Routines based on an approved curriculum framework

  2. Facilitating and Mediating Active Learning in an Integrated, Holistic Programme

  3. Observing, Assessing, Recording, and Reporting on Children’s Progress

  4. Supporting and Promoting Health, Nutrition, Safety, and Well-being in Children

  5. Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships with Parents and Service Providers

  6. Preparing and Maintaining Administrative Systems

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Work Experience Modules (45 credits):

  1. Planning and Preparing Learning Programmes and Routines

  2. Facilitating and Mediating Learning in Various Contexts

  3. Observing, Assessing, Recording, and Reporting on Children’s Development

  4. Promoting Health, Nutrition, Safety, Protection, and Well-being in ECD Settings

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Assessment Overview:

Students must complete the following assessments:

  • 7 Formative Assessments

  • 7 Controlled Summative Assessments

  • 6 Practical Assessments

  • 4 Workplace Assessments

  • 1 External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)

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Eligibility for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA):

The EISA is conducted by the QCTO. To qualify, students must:

  • Submit a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience

  • Provide proof of successful completion of both the Knowledge and Practical Skills Modules, typically in the form of a combined Statement of Results.

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Certification:

Upon successful completion of the EISA, students will be awarded the Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner from the QCTO.

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