National Diploma: ECD Level 5 (SAQA 64650)

Purpose of the ECD NQF 5 Qualification

This qualification is designed to:

• Enable educators/ learners to plan and implement a learning programme which is based on their knowledge of child development
• from birth to nine years and which helps children in a specific phase work towards achieving the learning outcomes of the national school curriculum (where appropriate).
• Improve community-based ECD services for young children by raising the level of ECD teaching competence and/ or by providing opportunities for training in support and leadership roles.

Target group:

This qualification is for:

• Potential learners/educators who have acquired an FETC (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification at Level 4 (120 credits) and who wish to make ECD their full-time career.  
• Learners/educators who have a Level 4 qualification in ECD to further their career and professional development in ECD.  
• Learners/educators who have a Higher Certificate in ECD to further their career and professional development in ECD.

OUTCOMES

Once you’ve completed this qualification, you will be able to:

• Mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme.
• Facilitate learning and development of children with barriers to learning and other special needs, including those coping with abuse and violence, within an inclusive anti-bias approach.
• Promote the safety and healthy development of each child.
• Work with colleagues, families and community systems to develop each child`s potential as fully as possible.
• Manage a well-planned and organised learning programme to meet the needs of individual children within the framework of the national school curriculum (where appropriate).
• Select and use appropriate methods and procedures for assessing children`s progress and reporting on this to parents.
• Promote the development of high quality ECD programmes and services.
• Communicate effectively for the purposes of academic study and professional practice.
• Plan and implement appropriate learning activities and materials or management practices based on knowledge of the principles, processes and content of the chosen specialisation.

WHAT AGE RANGE CAN I TEACH?

This qualification is suitable to teach babies, toddlers, and young children. Age 0 to grade R.

Admission Requirements

Learners need the following knowledge and skills equivalent to NQF 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.

NOTE: Applicants with a Matric or a National Senior Certificate (i.e. Grade 12) and a pass in the following subjects: Math Literacy or Mathematics, English Communication and Second South African language will be exempt from the Fundamental component (56 credits).

Mode of Delivery

Facilitated contact sessions at a training venue and practical "hands-on" (teaching experience) at a registered ECD centre. Each session is usually 4 hours (09H00-13H00). You may choose to attend the Saturday course, or a weekday course (depending on the number of applicants).

QUALIFICATION MODULES

• Module 1: Design activities to support development.
• Module 2: Mediate active learning.
• Module 3: Conduct assessment.
• Module 4: Promote healthy development.
• Module 5: Literacy & communication skills.
• Module 6: Facilitate a programme of learning.
• Module 7: Diversity & special needs in ECD.
• Module 8: Organise & manage the learning programme.
• Module 9: Life skills, literacy, & numeracy learning programmes.
• Module 10: Final integrated summative assessment.

Teaching Practice

Some of your practical assignments will require you to spend time in an ECD centre. We call this "teaching practice" and is a vital component of your course. Teaching practice gives you the opportunity to observe teaching in a real classroom setting. You will be able to 'put into practice' what you have learnt e.g. lesson planning, making creative resources, etc. To carry out your teaching practice, you need to find a registered ECD centre near you. The principal will submit a written report on your teaching practice and performance.

Assessment

Formative assessment takes place throughout the course. You will be required to submit written work as well as evidence of practical and workplace activities (e.g. hand making a puppet, observing an ECD teacher in a classroom, etc.). These assessments will be submitted as a Portfolio of Evidence (POE) and will contribute towards your Final Summative Assessment (FSA).

Duration of the course

The time taken to complete the course is between 18 months.

Pricing Structure

Registration Details

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For Additional Information

Please Contact: NEST CENTRE (011) 018 0266