Studying an early childhood practitioner qualification in South Africa is crucial for fostering the development of young children during their most formative years. This qualification equips practitioners with the skills and knowledge needed to create nurturing, stimulating, and safe learning environments. Given the diverse cultural and socio-economic landscape of South Africa, trained early childhood practitioners play a vital role in addressing educational inequalities and promoting inclusive education. By investing in this qualification, practitioners can significantly impact children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development, laying a strong foundation for their future success.

Qualification specifications

SAQA ID#: 97542

NQF level: 4

Credits: 131

Duration:  12 months

Accreditation body: Quality Council for Trade and Occupation (QCTO)

National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3.

Or

Any other NQF Level 3 qualification.

Occupation function

An Early Childhood Development Practitioner plans and prepares early childhood activities, facilitates and mediates learning, observes and assesses the progress of children, and reflects on learning in an inclusive, play-based environment to support holistic development of children (from conception – school going) in different centre-based or non-centre-based settings.

The programme is divided into five modules covering the following:

1. Introduction to Early Childhood development
2. Plan and prepare inclusive activities
3. Facilitate early childhood development
4. Observe and assess progress
5. ECD Centre management

The programme consists of:

• Facilitator led online knowledge modules
• Facilitator led online practical modules
• Workplace based learning modules (56 compulsory workplace based days)
• External Integrated Summative Assessment (exam)

Vertical Articulation

Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development, NQF Level 5.

Email: skills@regenesys.net