THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (QUALIFICATION 23117) THE PREFERRED QUALIFICATION FOR PRESCHOOL TEACHERS & SUPERVISORS
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2020 – 2021 COURSE
THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ECD QUALIFICATION COURSE
- Offered over two years, part-time with workshops sessions on alternate Saturdays during term time enabling students to combine work and study
- Meets SAQA requirements for credits at NQF level 5
- Well designed using an integrated model
- Dynamic, interesting and equips teachers of young children to offer an excellent programme to children aged birth to five
- Offered in Durban, Pietermartizburg, Kwambonambi in Zululand, Ballito, Port Shepstone and Cape Town
THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE COMPRISES
- The 15 month, 20 modules Scope Course focusing on excellent preschool practice. 87 credits are awarded on completion.
AND EITHER
- The 9 month, 12 module Teaching & Learning – Birth to Five Course that focuses on the teaching and care of babies, toddlers, and pre-Grade R children. These modules include the knowledge and skills for the planning, mediation and assessment of Learning Programmes based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF)
OR
- The 9 month, 12 module Three Learning Programmes in Grade R Course that focuses on CAPS in the reception year.
ON COMPLETION
The Higher Certificate: Early Childhood Development (Qualification 23117) – 132 credits is awarded and this provides entrance to the third year Diploma Course
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student needs to:
- Have a Senior Certificate, an equivalent ECD NQF level 4 qualification or qualify for a mature age matric exemption
- Love young children
- Be working in or have access to classes for young children between birth to five years of age
- Be dedicated to the development of creativity in self and others & be resolute to the implementation of the course content;
- Be prepared to attend 80% of workshop sessions;
- Be committed to complete all written assignments and to be found competent in teaching practice
- Submit required portfolios of evidence of assignments and a journal.
COURSE FEES FOR 2020 – 2021
- A once-off, non refundable Administration Fee of R1500 – payable on registration
- Annual fee o f R16,000 -payable from January to October @ R1,500 per month
- Payment of the full annual fee is eligible for a 10% discount.
FEES COVER
- Lectures, notes, files, teas, assessment,
- Certificates and awarding of credits
TO REGISTER FOR THE 2020 – 2021 HIGHER CERTIFICATE COURSE
Complete the Registration Form and return with copies of Senior Certificate and Registration Fee and Fax – 086- 6931185 or email admin@cavershaminstitute.co.za
