Registration Number: 2012/184649/07
Accredited ECD Training Provider
ETDP SETA Number: 10440
Course Purpose
To develop essential ECD knowledge and skills that practitioners need to implement in order to grow a successful professional ECD practice by introducing the different theoretical teaching and learning philosophies and practices, relevant government policies (e.g. NCF, NELDS, CAPS) and regulations that affect ECD on a national and provincial level. Upon successful graduation, you will be able to access the National Diploma in Grade R Teaching (NQF Level 6) and the B. Ed (ECCE) with possible Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT).
Course Details
Target Group
Admission Requirements
Delivery Mode
Curriculum Content
Teaching Practice
Assessment
Course Duration
Additional Information
Target Group
- FETC: ECD Level 4 graduates
- Matriculants
- Assistant ECD teachers and practitioners
- Entrepreneurs interested in starting an ECD Centre.
Admission Requirements
For all qualifications, proficiency in English is essential as English is the language of instruction. You must be able to read, comprehend study material and write in English.
Proficiency in English (Language of Instruction); and
FETC: ECD (Level 4) qualification.
Delivery Mode
Facilitated contact sessions at a training venue and practical “hands-on” (teaching experience) at a registered ECD centre. Each session is usually 4 hours (09:00 – 13:00). You may choose to attend the Saturday course, or a weekday course (depending on the number of applicants).
Curriculum Content
The qualification is made up of three components:
- Fundamental
- Core
- Elective
Each component is divided into Learning Units. The total number of credits gained by completing this course is 132.
FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT (15 Credits)
Learning Unit 1: Workplace Communication
- Apply workplace communication skills
- Present information in a public setting
CORE COMPONENT ( 72 Credits)
Learning Unit 2: Mediate Active Learning and Manage ECD programmes
- Mediate active learning in ECD programmes
- Promote healthy development in Early Childhood programmes
- Develop and manage the ECD learning programme
ELECTIVE COMPONENT (45 credits)
Learning Unit 3: Facilitating Programme in Grade R Year
- Facilitate a Life Skills Learning Programme in the Reception Year
- Facilitate a Literacy Learning Programme in the Reception Year
- Facilitate a Numeracy Learning Programme in the Reception Year
Teaching Practice
Some of your practical assignments will require you to spend time in an ECD centre. We call this “teaching practice” and is a vital component of your course.
Teaching practice gives you the opportunity to observe teaching in a real classroom setting. You will be able to ‘put into practice’ what you have learnt e.g. lesson planning, making creative resources, etc. To carry out your teaching practice, you need to find a registered ECD centre near you.
The principal will submit a written report on your teaching practice and performance.
Assessment
Formative assessment takes place throughout the course. You will be required to submit written work as well as evidence of practical and workplace activities (e.g. hand making a puppet, observing an ECD teacher in a classroom, etc.).
These assessments will be submitted as a Portfolio of Evidence (POE) and will contribute towards your Final Summative Assessment (FSA).
Course Duration
The time taken to complete the course is 12 months.
Additional Information
Please Contact: TLC Head Office (011) 496 1262