Occupational Certificate ECD NQF Level 4

Early Childhood Development

Diploma | SAQA ID: 97542 | NQF 4 Accredited by: QCTO

Requirements

National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3 OR any other NQF Level 3 qualification.

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.

Career Fields

Preschool Teacher
Daycare Centre Administrator
Daycare Centre Manager
Aupair
Assistant Grade R Teacher

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Certification

Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Occupational Certificate for a NQF level 4 ECD: Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Tuition | Cost & Payment Plan

The total cost to obtain the full qualification is R11,250 per learner.
An application fee of R250 is required.
A R2,000 registration fee is required which can be paid off over 4 months.
The remaining R9000 can be paid off over 18 monthly instalments of R500 per month.
No students will be allowed to participate in final assessments if fees are outstanding.
Additional fee of R500 per month will be charged for each month beyond the course timeline.
Additional Note:
Exam: To Be Confirmed (TBC). EISA Exams: Not included in the fee. The cost is centre-based.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of Results or certifying a Work Experience Record. RPL for access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

Cost breakdown

Registration fees

The registration fee represents an initial deposit and contributes towards the activation of your course. Payment of the registration fee secures your Welcome Pack, which includes:

Your registration letter and information pack

Your first study unit/module

A Distance Learning Survival Guide

A study programme

An outline of your payment plan