Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner NQF 4 with SAQA ID 97542

PURPOSE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 

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. Reflects on learning in an inclusive, play-based environment to
support the holistic development of children. (from conception – school going) in different centre-based or non-centre based settings.

TITLE :	Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner NQF 4
SAQA ID :	97542
ACCREDITING AUTHORITY :	QCTO
PROGRAMME DURATION :	1 310 hours of training (30% Theory 70% Work based practical learning)
CREDITS	131

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES:
On completion of this qualification learners are able to:

1. 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.
2. Facilitate and mediate all aspects of the daily programme in a centre-based or non-centre based setting.
3. Observe, assess and record each child’s progress according to the age and stage.
4. Compile a report of each child’s progress.
5. Maintain and promote the well-being, health, nutrition, safety and protection of children.

CURRICULUM CODE	COMPONENT	MODULE TITTLE	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
234201000-KM-01	Knowledge Modules	Introduction to the early childhood development sector	NQF Level 4	4
234201000-KM-02	Knowledge Modules	Theories and Perspectives of Child Development	NQF Level 5	6
234201000-KM-03	Knowledge Modules	Planning and Programme Development in early childhood settings	NQF Level 4	8
234201000-KM-04	Knowledge Modules	Facilitation and mediation of active learning	NQF Level 5	12
234201000-KM-05	Knowledge Modules	Observation and assessment in early childhood development	NQF Level 4	4
234201000-KM-06	Knowledge Modules	Promotion of health, safety and well-being of children	NQF Level 4	6
234201000-KM-07	Knowledge Modules	Administration for early childhood development services and programmes	NQF Level 3	3
234201000-PM-01	Practical Skill Modules	Plan and prepare inclusive educational activities and routines using an approved programme based on the curriculum framework	NQF Level 4	12
234201000-PM-02	Practical Skill Modules	Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme	NQF Level 5	9
234201000-PM-03	Practical Skill Modules	Observe, assess, record and report each child’s progress according to the age and stage	NQF Level 4	4
234201000-PM-04	Practical Skill Modules	Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children	NQF Level 4	12
234201000-PM-05	Practical Skill Modules	Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers	NQF Level 4	3
234201000-PM-06	Practical Skill Modules	Prepare and maintain administrative systems	NQF Level 3	3
234201000-WM-01	Work Experience Modules	Learning programme and routines planning and preparation process	NQF Level 4	13
234201000-WM-02	Work Experience Modules	Processes of facilitating and mediating the learning programme in a variety of contexts	NQF Level 4	15
234201000-WM-03	Work Experience Modules	Processes of observation, assessment, recording and reporting on children’s learning and development	NQF Level 4	7
234201000-WM-04	Work Experience Modules	Processes and procedures of promoting the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children in an early childhood development setting	NQF Level 4	10