Early Childhood Development – LV4

Description

OC: Early Childhood Development Practitioner SAQA ID: 97542 | 131 Credits

Cresta Vaal College offers QCTO-accredited training for Early Childhood Development Practitioners at NQF L4. Our full-time Early Childhood Development Practitioner course lasts 12 months, with learners spending 70% of their time in the field practice.

It should be noted that the process of moderation, and verification until certification can take up an additional six months.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A senior certificate with an introductory certificate: N3 – An appropriate National Certificate: N3 or, National Senior Certificate or, An equivalent qualification.

Course Details
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules and Work Experience Modules totalling 131 Credits:

Knowledge Modules: 43 Credits:

234201000-KM-01, Introduction to the early childhood development sector, at NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.

234201000-KM-02, Theories and Perspectives of Child Development, at NQF Level 5, 6 Credits. 234201000-KM-03, Planning and Programme Development in early childhood settings, at NQF Level 4, 8 Credits.

234201000-KM-04, Facilitation and mediation of active learning, at NQF Level 5, 12 Credits. 234201000-KM-05, Observation and assessment in early childhood development, at NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.

234201000-KM-06, Promotion of health, safety and well-being of children, at NQF Level 4, 6 Credits. 234201000-KM-07, Administration for early childhood development services and programmes, at NQF Level 3, 3 Credits.

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 46.

Fees
Duration: 12 Months
Registration: R 1500-00
Deposit: R 1000-00
Instalment: R 1000-00 x 11
Total Cost: R 13 500-00

Career Prospects
A qualified learner will be able to:

Plan and prepare a broad-phase learning environment and stimulating activities that meet the holistic needs of all children in center-based or non-center-based settings.
Facilitate and mediate all aspects of the daily programme in a centre-based or non-centre-based setting.
Observe, assess, and record each child’s progress according to the age and stage.
Compile a report of each child’s progress.
Maintain and promote the well-being, health, nutrition, safety, and protection of children.