FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT is nationally accredited ECD qualification SAQA ID No. 58761.
It is at Level 4 on the National Qualification Framework (NQF)
The qualification is 142 Credits, which is 1420 hours of learning which includes Contact Time at MCC, working with children in an ECD setting, doing assignments, making classroom posters, games, equipment and Teaching Aids, etc.
Learners collect evidence of their competence by building and maintaining a Portfolio of Evidence and implementing their learning at their ECD setting. This evidence is assessed by registered assessors, moderated and then presented to the nationally Accreditation body for final verification and certification.
Purpose of this qualification:
This qualification is an entry-level qualification for those who want to enter the field of education, training and development, specifically within the sub-field of Early Childhood Development (ECD).
This qualification will enable recipients to facilitate the all-round development of 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, in playgroups, at home and in institutions.
Recipients of this qualification will be able to:
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- Plan and Prepare for Early Childhood Development
- Facilitate and Monitor the development of babies, toddlers and young children
- Provide Care and Support to babies, toddlers and young children.
Opportunities That Await You!
- Early Childhood Practitioner / Teacher
- Play Group Practitioner / Teacher
- Family and Community Facilitator
- Grade R Assistant
- Play Facilitator/Coordinator
- Toy Librarian
- Access to Level 6 Diploma (together with a Matric Certificate)
- ECD Facilitator
- ECD Assessor
- Au Pair
- TEFL teacher
- Volunteer in community school
Opportunities That Await You!
- Early Childhood Practitioner / Teacher
- Play Group Practitioner / Teacher
- Family and Community Facilitator
- Grade R Assistant
- Play Facilitator/Coordinator
- Toy Librarian
- Access to Level 6 Diploma (together with a Matric Certificate)
- ECD Facilitator
- ECD Assessor
- Au Pair
- TEFL teacher
- Volunteer in community school
Admission and certification requirements:
- Grade 12 or Grade 11
Duration:
- 16 weeks of attendance at Midlands Community College – 2 weeks per month, for 8 months
- During the Learning Blocks students will also have assignments and tasks to complete in the evenings and at weekends.
- The students need to practice teaching and working with children during the specified Practical Teaching Blocks, in order to accumulate evidence of teaching competence.
- The evidence of teaching practice and working with children forms part of the Portfolio of Evidence which is required for the qualification.
- For the duration of the Practical Teaching Blocks, the students are expected to volunteer at an ECD Centre (Preschool) OR to run their own playgroup for 1-5 children, aged from birth to 5 years.
Application Process:
- Step 1 – Complete the online application form (available on our website / social media / can be emailed sent via WhatsApp).
- Step 2 – Pay the R500 application fee (please use the reference: Surname Level 4 2022
- Step 3 – Email through the required documentation listed on the online application form to teressa@midlandscommunitycollege.co.za, including proof of payment of R500 application fee.
- Step 4 – Receive confirmation in writing that you have been accepted onto the ECD FETC Level 4 2022, along with further course information and payment arrangements