SAQA ID: 97542
OC: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Title of Qualification:
SAQA ID: 97542 OC: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Duration of Qualification:
This programme consists of Core; Fundamental and Elective Unit Standards as follows and will be covered over a period of one year
Total Number of Credits: 131
Entry Requirements
- National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3.
Or - Any other NQF Level 3 qualification.
Knowledge Modules
- Batho Pele Principles, NQF Level 5, 1 Credit.
- Government System, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Conditions of Service, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Public Policies and Service Delivery, NQF Level 5, 3 Credits.
- Public Service Communication and Administration, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Programme and Project Management, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Good Administration and Integrity in the Public Service, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Developing and Managing Self and Others in the Workplace, NQF Level 5, 4 Credits.
- Financial and Supply Chain Management, NQF Level 5, 3 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 43.
Practical Skill Modules
- Batho Pele Principles, NQF Level 5, 1 Credit.
- Government System, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Conditions of Service, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Public Policies and Service Delivery, NQF Level 5, 3 Credits.
- Public Service Communication and Administration, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Programme and Project Management, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Good Administration and Integrity in the Public Service, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Developing and Managing Self and Others in the Workplace, NQF Level 5, 4 Credits.
- Financial and Supply Chain Management, NQF Level 5, 3 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 43.
Work Experience Modules
- Batho Pele Principles, NQF Level 5, 1 Credit.
- Government System, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Conditions of Service, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Public Policies and Service Delivery, NQF Level 5, 3 Credits.
- Public Service Communication and Administration, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Programme and Project Management, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Good Administration and Integrity in the Public Service, NQF Level 5, 2 Credits.
- Developing and Managing Self and Others in the Workplace, NQF Level 5, 4 Credits.
- Financial and Supply Chain Management, NQF Level 5, 3 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 45.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Early Childhood Development Practitioner.
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.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Plan and prepare broad-phase learning environment and stimulating activities that meet the holistic needs of all children in centre-based or non-centre-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.
