EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) COURSE

Course Introduction

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). This qualification is aimed at people who are already practising within the field without formal recognition as well as for those who wish to enter the field. The qualification enables recipients to plan and prepare for early childhood development; facilitate and monitor the development of babies, toddlers and young children; and provide care and support to babies, toddlers and young children.

Accreditation

SAQA ID: 58761
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 141

Programme Type

The Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development, NQF Level 4, SAQA ID 58761 is a credit-bearing National Qualification registered on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework) and accredited by the quality assurance body ETDP SETA (Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority). 

Programme Duration

You should be able to complete this course within 12 months.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the programme and verification conducted by the ETDP SETA, students will receive the ETDP SETA award Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development NQF Level 4 SAQA ID 58761 and a statement of results outlining the unit standards successfully completed.