Child Development Practitioner

FULL COURSE NAME 

Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

NQF LEVEL: 5

CREDITS 131

SAQA QUALIFICATION ID  97542

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (PREREQUISITE)

It is assumed that the learner attempting this qualification is competent in:

• Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 

A qualified learner will be able to:
Plan and prepare broad-phase learning environment and stimulating activities that meet the holistic needs of all children in centre-based or non-centre-based settings.
Facilitate and mediate all aspects of the daily programme in a centre-based or non-centre based setting.
Observe, assess and record each child’s progress according to the age and stage.
Compile a report of each child’s progress.
Maintain and promote the well-being, health, nutrition, safety and protection of children

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

COURSE MODULES

Introduction to the early childhood development sector, NQF Level 4, Credits 4
•       KM-01-KT01: The Landscape of Early Childhood Development (50%)
•       KM-01-KT02: Essential Package for Early Childhood Development (50%)
Theories and Perspectives of Child Development, NQF Level 5, Credits 6
KM-02-KT01: Child Development (100%)
Planning and Programme Development in early childhood settings, NQF Level 4, Credits 8
•       KM-03-KT01: Early childhood learning environments (35%)
•       KM-03-KT02: Equality, diversity and inclusion in childhood development (30%)
•       KM-03-KT03: Early Childhood Development Programmes (35%)
Facilitation and mediation of active learning, NQF Level 5, Credits 12
KM-04-KT01: Facilitation and mediation in early childhood development (100%)
Observation and assessment in early childhood development, NQF Level 4, Credits 4
KM-05-KT01: Observation in early childhood development (35%)
KM-05-KT02: Assessment and recording on child progress (35%)
KM-05-KT03: Develop professionalism through reflecting and improving on own practice (30%)
Promotion of health, safety and well-being of children, NQF Level 4, Credits 6
KM-06-KT01: Health and nutritional needs of children and pregnant women (35%)
KM-06-KT02: Interventions to promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children (65%)
Administration for early childhood development services and programmes, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
KM-07-KT01: Early childhood administrative systems and processes (100%)
SECTION A: PRACTICAL Module SPECIFICATIONS
234201000-PM-01, Plan and prepare inclusive educational activities and routines using an approved programme based on the curriculum framework, NQF Level 4, Credits 12
PM-01-PS01: Plan and prepare activities and routines using an approved programme based on the National Curriculum Framework
Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme, NQF Level 5, Credits 9
•       PM-02-PS01: Facilitate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme
•       PM-02-PS02: Mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme
•       PM-02-PS03: Display professional personal behaviour for quality care and education of children
Observe, assess, record and report each child’s progress according to the age and stage, NQF Level 4, Credits 4
•       PM-03-PS01: Observe and assess the child’s behaviour and progress
•       PM-03-PS02: Record and report on each child’s progress according to the age and stage
Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children, NQF Level 4, Credits 12
•       PM-04-PS01: Promote the safety and protection of children
•       PM-04-PS02: Support child nutrition
•       PM-04-PS03: Promote and support the health of children
•       PM-04-PS04: Maintain a healthy and hygienic environment for children
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers, NQF Level 4, Credits 3
PM-05-PS01: Identify and establish partnerships with parents and support structures
Prepare and maintain administrative systems, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
PM-06-PS01: Identify relevant administrative information, documentation, processes and systems
SECTION A: PRACTICAL Module SPECIFICATIONS
Learning programme and routines planning and preparation process, NQF Level 4, Credits 13
•       WM-01-WE01: Plan and prepare inclusive educational activities and routines, under supervision over a period of 4 weeks for 2 broad phases
•       WM-01-WE02: Record educational activities and routines
, Processes of facilitating and mediating the learning programme in a variety of contexts, NQF Level 4, Credits 15
WM-02-WE01: Facilitate and mediate all aspects of the daily programme, including routines, under supervision, for a period of 2 months.
Processes of observation, assessment, recording and reporting on children’s learning and development, NQF Level 4, Credits 7
•       WM-03-WE01: Observe and assess child behaviour and development under supervision for at least a six-month period, focusing on strengths, with the aim of further developing these, and supporting challenges
•       WM-03-WE02: Record and report on each child’s progress according to his/her broad phase
Processes and procedures of promoting the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children in an early childhood development setting, NQF Level 4, Credits 10
•       WM-04-WE01: Support the promotion of health and hygiene of children in an early childhood development setting over a period of 2 months
•       WM-04-WE02: Support the promotion of safety and protection in an early childhood development setting
•       WM-04-WE03: Support the promotion of nutrition of children in an early childhood development setting

LEARNING RESOURCES

All training material are available online per each module
To access learner pack click on www.sannahholding.co.za/sh/modules

COURSE MANAGEMENT

The course comprises formal lectures, practical case studies and presentations by specialists from industry.

COURSE PRICE  

Deposit Fee R 1000,
Cost R26 500.00 (vat inclusive) per individual payable in 4 equal instalment

ASSESSMEMT AND CERTIFICATE

Students will each receive archleaver files and shall continuously be assessed by means of Formative assessment and summative assessmet(, group assigments tests and / or assignments, etc.) by our experienced assessors. POE must be moderated and file should be deemed Competed for learner to be awarded a certificate

Learners will undego the following process to be deemed COMPETENT
Assessment x 2
Moderation x 2

Certification will be reprinted at the cost of R1150 as a result of learner negligence or loss of a certificate

ENROLMENT AND ENQUIRY

Submissions can be done electronically or in person. An application form and a certified copy of the ID / passport document must be submitted.
send your electronic submission electronically to info@sannahholding.co.za
Application accepted throughout the year