Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development
SAQA ID 58761 Level 4, 140 Credits.
This qualification 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). Many of those who will seek this Qualification are already practising within the field, but without formal recognition. This Qualification will enable recipients on completion to facilitate the all-round development of young children in a manner that is sensitive to culture and individual needs (including special needs)and enable them to provide quality early childhood development services for children in a variety of contexts, including community-based services, ECD centres, at home and in institutions. In particular, recipients of this qualification will be able to:
Plan and prepare for Early Childhood Development
Facilitate and monitor the development of babies, toddlers and young children
Provide care and support to babies, toddlers and young children
Practitioners will generally carry out their role under supervision and with the support of designed programmes.
This Qualification will provide a basis for further professional development in the higher education and training band for many experienced practitioners in the field who have had limited or difficult access to further career development opportunities.
ECD Managers
ECD Educators.
Communicate in a variety of ways within Early Childhood Development and societal settings
Use mathematics literacy in real life and education, training and development situations
Plan and prepare for Early Childhood Development
Facilitate and monitor the development of babies, toddlers and young children
Provide care and support for babies, toddlers and young children.
Anyone who has:
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3 or equivalent.
Second language at NQF level 2 or equivalent.
Communication One
Communication Two
Mathematical Literacy
Prepare and Provide Resources in the Environment
Prepare, Observe and Report ECD Programmes
ECD activities and Holistic Development of Babies, Toddlers and Children
Choose any of the Specialisationsbelow.
Facilitate Life Skills, Literacy and Numeracy Learning Programme in the Reception Year (Grade R Specialisation)
Care for HIV and AIDS infected or affected and Name Special needs Children (Inclusive Education Specialisation)
Life Skills and Team Management (Life Skills Specialisation)
Human Rights, Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (Human Rights, Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Specialisation).
The PID training approach is highly interactive. It uses a mixture of presentations by the facilitator and by participant(s). A variety of methodologies is used such as group or individual exercises, case studies and role plays. These proven learning techniques enhance understanding and retention of the different focus issues.
PID uses mostly Blended learning Approach which involves using a variety of instructional resources and teaching methods in order to deliver content in multiple ways such as Distance Learning, Online Learning and Contact Learning.
