Assessment and certification:
This is an entry-level Qualificatin for those who want to enter the field if 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 of this Qualification to facilitate the all-round development if 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.
Total credits for this qualification: 120
Study School 1: Communication Level 4 | Date: TBA
| Type | U/S ID | Unit Standard Title | NQF Level | Credits |
| Fundamental | 119462 | Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts | 4 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119469 | Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts | 4 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119471 | Use language and communicate in occupational learning programmes | 4 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119459 | Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts (Afrikaans) | 4 | 5 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |||
Study School 2: Communication Level 3 | Date: TBA
| Type | U/S ID | Unit Standard Title | NQF Level | Credits |
| Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | 3 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts (Afrikaans) | 3 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communicate in occupational learning programmes | 3 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119465 | Write/present/sign texts from a range of of communicative contexts | 3 | 5 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |||
Study School 3: Mathematical Literacy | Date: TBA
| Type | U/S ID | Unit Standard Title | NQF Level | Credits |
| Fundamental | 9015 | Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems | 4 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 9016 | Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | 4 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 7468 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues | 4 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |||
Study School 4: Plan and Prepare for ECD | Date: TBA
| Type | U/S ID | Unit Standard Title | NQF Level | Credits |
| Core | 244468 | Prepare resources and set up the environment to support the development of babies, toddlers and young children | 3 | 5 |
| Core | 244472 | Prepare Early Childhood Development programmes with support | 4 | 6 |
| Core | 244485 | Desgin activities to support the development of babies, toddlers and young children | 5 | 8 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |||
Study School 5: Facilitate and Monitor Child Development | Date: TBA
| Type | U/S ID | Unit Standard Title | NQF Level | Credits |
| Core | 244484 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the development of babies, toddlers and yooung children | 4 | 8 |
| Core | 244480 | Facilitate the holistic development of babies, toddlers and young children | 4 | 16 |
| Core | 244475 | Obsreve and report on child development | 4 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |||
Study School 6:Provide Care and Support | Date: TBA
| Type | U/S ID | Unit Standard Title | NQF Level | Credits |
| Core | 244462 | Work with families and communities to support Early Childhood Development | 3 | 5 |
| Core | 244469 | Provide care for babies, toddlers and young children | 4 | 10 |
| Elective | 242816 | Conduct a structured meeting | 4 | 5 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |||
Study School 7: Cater for Special Needs | Date: TBA
| Type | U/S ID | Unit Standard Title | NQF Level | Credits |
| Elective | 2444259 | Support children and adults living with HIV and AIDS | 3 | 8 |
| Elective | 114942 | Describe how to manage reactions arising from a traumatic event | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | 13643 | Develop learning programmes to enhance participation of learners with special needs | 5 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |||
Study School 8: Life Skills | Date: TBA
| Type | U/S ID | Unit Standard Title | NQF Level | Credits |
| Elective | 244260 | Facilitate a Life Skills Learning Programme in Reception Year | 5 | 15 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |||
