Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Early Childhood Development in South Africa

Diploma in Early Childhood Development provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills to support the holistic development of young children. This program covers various aspects such as;
i. Child psychology
ii. Educational methodologies
iii. Health and nutrition
iv. Community engagement.

Graduates of this diploma can pursue a range of rewarding career opportunities including:
1. Preschool teacher
2. Childcare center manager
3. Early intervention specialist
4. Child development consultant
5. Parent educator
6. Special needs facilitator
7. Curriculum developer for early childhood programs
8. Childcare program evaluator
9. Childcare entrepreneur
10. Educational administrator in early childhood settings.

Institutions Offering Diploma in Early Childhood Development

•  NewBridge College, Durban  
  Course entry requirements
  -National Senior Certificate or equivalent.
  -The applicant must be able to demonstrate proficiency in both English and Numeracy.
  -The college may apply alternative criteria in cases where the applicant does not
  meet the requirements for admission stated above in order to demonstrate readiness.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  False Bay TVET College, Cape Town  
  Duration: 18 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Higher Education and Training Certificate in ECD at NQF Level 5 (120 credits) and employed in the ECD field.
  
  
•  The Finishing College, Johannesburg  
  Course entry requirements
  -Communication
  -Basic understanding of ECD is an added advantage
  
  Course duration: 2 1/2 years
•  Caversham Education Institute , Durban  
  Course entry requirements
  - Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  Hugenote Kollege, Wellington  
  Course entry requirements
  -National senior certificate / Grade 12 (Matric).
  
  Course duration: 2 years
•  Tshwane South TVET College, Pretoria  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Grade 12
•  College on Hills, Pretoria  
  

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