SETA Accredited ECD Qualifications
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Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Prepare to operate as a qualified Early Childhood Development Practitioner/Educator (pre-grade R). This QCTO qualification equips you to plan and prepare a developmentally appropriate early childhood learning environment, facilitate and mediate learning across the daily programme, observe, assess and record each child's progress, and reflect on learning in an inclusive, play-based environment. Total 131 credits made up of Knowledge (43), Practical Skill (43) and Work Experience (45) modules, culminating in the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA).
Entry Requirements
- National Certificate NQF Level 3 or any other NQF Level 3 qualification
- SAQA equivalence required for non-SA qualifications
- Enrolment takes place throughout the year
- Accredited learning material is provided — no additional textbooks required
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and prepare inclusive educational activities and routines aligned to the curriculum framework
- Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated, holistic programme
- Observe, assess, record and report on each child's progress by age and stage
- Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers
- Prepare and maintain administrative systems for ECD services
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National Diploma - ECD - Traditional Route
Welcome and congratulations! This qualification will allow you to enter the Foundation Phase of working with children. This qualification is located within the ETDP SETA. All the details of the qualification may be obtained by clicking on this link of the South African Qualification Authorities(saqa) website https://allqs.saqa.org.za.
Entry Requirements
- FET: ECD LEVEL 4
- The ability to read, write and use written resource material for learning and teaching in at least two South African languages
- The ability to understand fundamental mathematical/numeracy concepts
- For those who have grade 12 must have the applied competence outlined in the core unit standards at Level 4:
- Facilitate Active Learning in ECD Programmes, Facilitate Healthy Development in ECD Programmes, and Manage the ECD Learning Programme.
Learning Outcomes
- Manage and lead ECD programmes and teams
- Design and implement ECD curricula
- Mentor and support ECD practitioners
- Ensure quality and compliance in ECD settings
- Engage stakeholders including parents and community
- Promote inclusive education practices
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National Diploma - ECD - RPL Route
Convert your experience to qualification! This qualification is located within the ETDP SETA. All the details of the qualification may be obtained by clicking on this link of the South African Qualification Authorities(saqa) website https://allqs.saqa.org.za.
Time and Efficiency
- Faster Qualification Pathway: RPL allows you to skip redundant training, significantly shortening the time it takes to get certified compared to traditional studying.
- Reduces Costs: By only testing your knowledge rather than requiring full coursework attendance, RPL is a more budget-friendly route for working practitioners.
How It Works
- Your competency in the knowledge and skills that were acquired through informal, nonformal, workplace experience or part qualification is assessed against all the specific outcomes outlined in the saqa unit standard for the National diploma: Ecd level 5(64650) and competence is validated.
- Process involves the gathering of evidence (POE) of relevant experience, theoretical assessment, practical assessment and final integrated summative assessment
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ECD Short Courses & Skills Programmes
Our short courses provide focused training on specific aspects of ECD practice. Each course is designed and tailored to your needs.
Entry Requirements
- Varies by course
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Interest in specific topic area
Learning Outcomes
- Each course is tailored to your needs
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ECD Workshops
We offer workshops to enhance, refresh and possibly up-skill yourself as a practioner and your classroom practice.
Entry Requirements
- Varies by course
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Interest in specific topic area
Learning Outcomes
- Valuable insights
- Become a stroner practioner
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FET: Early Childhood Development (ECD) NQF
Enrolments for this qualification are now closed.
Many Ecd Experts and Ecd Service Providers have fought and negotiated the benefits of this qualification with SAQA, QCTO AND ETDP SETA to extend this qualification. Congratulations! This has been approved and extended. This qualification offers more credits (140) than OC: ECD PRACTITIONER 97542(131). The duration of this qualification (12 months) is shorter than 97542(18 months). This qualification has open access and enables access to almost anyone wanting to enroll. There is no waiting for Eisa exams because you do not write exams, your competence is assessed on demonstrated competencies through class activities, projects, theoretical /practical assignments and workplace experience.
Entry Requirements
- Communication and Maths Literacy at NQF level 3(Grade 11/Std 9)
- A second African language at NQF level 2(Grade 10/Std8)
- There is an open access to this qualification.
- The above requirements may have been obtained through: formal schooling or informal learning - Prior learning of above levels of competence assumed is recognised.
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and prepare for ECD programmes
- Facilitate children's development through play-based learning
- Observe, assess, and report on children's development
- Create safe and stimulating learning environments
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
- Work professionally and ethically in ECD settings
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