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.
A qualified learner will be able to:
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3. OR Any other NQF Level 3 qualification.
One year Full Time Including Work Experience
Two Years Part TimeIncluding Work Experience
This Occupational Certificate has three compulsory modules which are Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules.
Knowledge Modules 43 Credits | Practical Skill Modules 43 Credits | Work Experience Modules 45 Credits |
· Introduction to the early childhood development sector, 4 Credits. · Theories and Perspectives of Child Development,6 Credits. · Planning and Programme Development in early childhood settings, at 8 Credits. · Facilitation and mediation of active learning, at 12 Credits. · Observation and assessment in early childhood development, 4 Credits. · Promotion of health, safety and well-being of children, 6 Credits. · Administration for early childhood development services and programmes, 3 Credits. | · Plan and prepare inclusive educational activities and routines using an approved programme based on the curriculum framework, 12 Credits. · Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme, 9 Credits. · Observe, assess, record and report each child’s progress according to the age and stage, 4 Credits. · Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children, 12 Credits. · Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers, 3 Credits. · Prepare and maintain administrative systems, 3 Credits. | · Learning programme and routines planning and preparation process,13 Credits. · Processes of facilitating and mediating the learning programme in a variety of contexts, 15 Credits. · Processes of observation, assessment, recording and reporting on children’s learning and development, 7 Credits. · Processes and procedures of promoting the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children in an early childhood development setting, 10 Credits. |
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Petra Institute of Development and approved workplaces may assist learners who have previous experience to be assessed against the different assessment criteria for the qualification as specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Petra Institute of Development and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.
This qualification requires Integrated Assessment as follows:
Petra Institute of Development will use the curriculum as provided by QCTO to guide learners on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. Petra Institute of Development will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria.
