Colleges and Universities Offering Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development in South Africa

Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development equips individuals with the necessary skills to provide quality care and education to young children. This program focuses on aspects such as;
-Child development
-Health and safety
-Play-based learning
-Inclusive education.
Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students gain a deep understanding of early childhood development principles and practices.

Career opportunities for graduates of the Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development in South Africa include:
1. Preschool teacher
2. Early childhood development practitioner
3. Childcare center coordinator
4. Early childhood education trainer
5. Assistant teacher in a primary school
6. Child development researcher
7. Family support worker
8. Nanny or au pair
9. Special needs caregiver
10. Community development officer

Institutions Offering Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development

•  Centurion Academy, Gauteng  
  Course entry requirements
  -NSC (Gr 12) with entrance to Higher Certificate studies or National Certificate (Vocational) with the minimum requirements for entrance to Higher Certificate studies, as specified by UMALUSI
  -A person aged 23 or older with work experience in this field of study, will also qualify for admission.
  
  Program duration: 1 year
  
  Mode of study: Part time and full time
  
  Course content
  -The Daily Program: Science and Maths in the daily programme
  -Music, Movement, Art
  -Safety, Observation and Assessment
  -Historical and Philosophical Perspective
  -Learning and Brain Development
  -Language Development; children with special learning needs
•  Fachs College, Johannesburg  
  Course entry requirements
  -English language at NQF 4 /Grade 12 or equivalent.
  -Mathematical Literacy at NQF 4 /Grade 12 or equivalent.
  -A South African second language at NQF 4 /Grade 12 or equivalent.
  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  The College of Cape Town , Cape Town   
  Course entry requirements
  -Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  -Minimum of 3 years experience in a playroom
  -Older than 25
  -Pass pre-assessment literacy test
  
  Course duration: 18 months
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Lyceum College, Braamfontein  
  Duration: 6 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  • Be competent in the English language
  • Have general, theoretical, academic and practical professional knowledge and understanding accomplished at least NQF level 5
•  West Coast College, Malmesbury  
  Level 5
  
  COURSE DURATION
  Maximum 18 months full-time OR 2 years part-time.
  
  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  National Certificate in ECD or Level 4 FETC in ECD.
•  Damelin Correspondence College, Johannesburg  
  Duration: 24 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience (3 years).
  
  
•  False Bay TVET College, Cape Town  
  Duration: 18 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -ECD Level 4 and employed in the ECD field.
•  INTEC College, Cape Town  
  Duration: 24 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent
  
•  Sparrow FET College, Johannesburg  
  Course duration: 12 months
•  Caversham Education Institute , Durban  
  
•  Vuwa College of Safety, Pretoria  
  

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