Certificate in Early Childhood Development NQF 04
Overview
Purpose
This is an entry-level Qualification for those who want to enter the field of Education, Training and Development, specifically within the sub-field of Early Childhood Development (ECD). Many of those who will seek this Qualification are already practising within the field, but without formal recognition.
Exit Level Outcomes
Exit Level Outcomes
Communicate in a variety of ways within Early Childhood Development and societal settings. Use mathematics literacy in real life and education, training and development situations. Plan and prepare for Early Childhood Development. Facilitate and monitor the development of babies, toddlers and young children. Provide care and support for babies, toddlers and young children.MODULES
Modules
- Early Childhood Development and societal settings.
- Mathematics.
- Prepare for Early Childhood Development.
- Facilitate and monitor the development.
- Provide care and support.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements
It is assumed that the learner attempting this qualification is competent in: NQF Level 3 with Mathematics.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career Opportunities
- Caregiver
- Early Childhood teacher
CAREER PATH
Career Path
This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation:
- ID 20838: National Certificate, ABET Practice, NQF Level 4.
- ID 50332: Further Education and Training Certificate, ODETD, NQF Level 4.
- ID 23094: Further Education and Training Certificate, Development Practice, NQF Level 4.
Vertical Articulation:
- ID 23118: National Certificate or Diploma in ECD, NQF Level 5.
- ID 20159: National Diploma, ABET Practice, NQF Level 5.
- ID 20478: Professional Diploma, Education, NQF Level 5.
- ID 50331: National Certificate or Diploma ODETD, NQF level 5.
- ID 49710: National Diploma Development Practice, NQF Level 5.
DURATION
- Duration: 1 to 2 Years
- Offering: Online or Distance Learning
- Intake: Anytime
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
- 30% of your final mark comes from your Formative and Summative Assessments.
- 70% of your final mark comes from the FISA.
- You need at least 80% in the final exam to pass.
- You need at least 75% overall to pass.
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