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ECD NQF 4

FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (SAQA US 58761 NQF LEVEL 4)
This 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 you 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 you to provide quality early childhood development services for children in a variety of contexts, including community-based services, ECD centres, at home and in institutions.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3 or equivalent. Second language at NQF level 2 or equivalent. NO MATRIC CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENT NEEDED TO REGISTER.

DURATION:
12 months

TYPE OF LEARNING:
Distance learning.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Plan and prepare for Early Childhood Development Facilitate and monitor the development of babies, toddlers, and young children Provide care and support for babies, toddlers, and young children.

PRACTICAL COMPONENT:
Throughout the course, it is compulsory that you perform the practical tasks within an ECD Centre/Pre School

ASSESSMENT:
Assessment of your competency is based on the evidence you will submit in a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) as well as a practical observation towards the end of training. Your PoE will include theoretical tasks and evidence of the practical tasks done at a ECD Centre/Preprimary School. It is therefore important that you know and understand that you must identify and arrange access to an ECD Centre or Pre-primary School at the start of your studies, in order to complete the practical tasks required, without which you will not be able to complete your studies.

COST:
R12 500.00 (VAT Inclusive) Includes a 7" Wise Touch Tablet preloaded with all your course material.

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PROGRAMME LAYOUT

MODULE 1
DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF BABIES, TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN (244484)

Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of ways of seeing the development of babies, toddlers and young children. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the development of babies, toddlers and young children within each domain of development.

FACILITATE THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF BABIES, TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN (244480)
Facilitating development of babies, toddlers and young children. Reflecting on own facilitation.

OBSERVE AND REPORT ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT (244475)

Observing babies, toddlers and young children. Recording observations. Giving feedback on observations.

PREPARE RESOURCES AND SET UP THE ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF BABIES, TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN (244468)
Identifying activities that support the development of babies, toddlers and young children. Sourcing and select resources. Adapting resources. Setting up the environment. Reflecting on the use and effectiveness of the resources.

ACCOMMODATE AUDIENCE AND CONTEXT NEEDS IN ORAL/SIGNED COMMUNICATION (119472) SECOND LANGUAGE

Interact successfully in oral/signed communication Use strategies that capture and retain the interest of an audience Identify and respond to manipulative use of language

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ENGAGE IN SUSTAINED ORAL/SIGNED COMMUNICATION AND EVALUATE SPOKEN/SIGNED TEXTS (119462)

Respond critically yet sensitively as a listener/audience Analyse own responses to spoken/signed texts and adjust as required Use strategies to be an effective speaker/signer in sustained oral/signed interactions Evaluate spoken/signed discourse

APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF S TATISTICS AND PROBABILITY TO CRITICALLY INTERROGATE AND EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE FINDINGS ON LIFE REL ATED PROBLEMS (9015)
Critique and use techniques for collecting, organising and representing data. Use theoretical and experimental probability to develop models, make predictions and study problems. Critically interrogate and use probability and statistical models in problem solving and decision making in real-world situations.

MODULE 2
PREPARE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES WITH SUPPORT (244472)

Analysing the context. Preparing a programme. Reflecting on the programme.

PROVIDE CARE FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND YO UNG CHILDREN (244469)

Providing a safe and healthy environment to prevent and reduce injuries and illness. Promoting and maintaining optimal health and nutrition for caregivers and children. Promoting the rights of children. Managing routines and transitions.

DESIGN ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF BABIES, TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN (244485)

Analysing learning and developmental needs of the children within a given context. Designing the activities. Evaluating the design of activities.
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MODULE 3
WRITE/PRESENT/SIGN FOR A WIDE RANGE OF CONTEXTS (119459)

Write/sign effectively and creatively on a range of topics Choose language structures and features to suit communicative purposes Edit writing/signing for fluency and unity.

USE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION IN OCCUPA TIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES (119467) SECOND LANGUAGE
Access and use suitable learning resources Use learning strategies Manage occupational learning programme materials Conduct basic research, analyse and present findings Function in a team Reflect on how characteristics of the workplace and occupational context affect learning

USE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION IN OCCUPA TIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES (119471)

Access, use and manage suitable learning resources Formulate and use learning strategies Manage occupational learning materials Conduct research, analyse and present findings Lead and function in a team Reflect on how characteristics of the workplace and occupational context affect learning.

EVALUATE ECD PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES (244481)

Preparing for evaluation. Carrying out an evaluation. Compiling an evaluation report.

USE MATHEMATICS TO INVESTIGATE AND MONITOR THE FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF PERSONAL, BUSINESS, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES (7468)
Use mathematics to plan and control financial instruments including insurance and assurance, unit trusts, stock exchange dealings, options, futures and bonds Use simple and compound interest to make sense of and define a variety of situations including mortgage loans, hire purchase, present values, annuities and sinking funds
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Investigate various aspects of costs and revenue including marginal costs, marginal revenue and optimisation of profit Use mathematics to debate aspects of the national and global economy, including tax, productivity and the equitable distribution of resources.

INTERPRET AND USE INFORMATION FROM TEXTS (119457) SECOND LANGUAGE

Use a range of reading and viewing strategies to understand the literal meaning of specific texts Use strategies for extracting implicit messages in texts Respond to selected texts in a manner appropriate to the context Explore and explain how language structures and features may influence a reader/viewer

MODULE 4
READ/VIEW, ANALYSE AND RESPOND TO A VARIETY OF TEXTS (119469)

Critically analyse texts produced for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts Identify and explain the values, attitudes and assumptions in texts Evaluate the effects of content, language and style on readers`/viewers` responses in specific texts.

REPRESENT, ANALYSE A ND CALCULATE SHAPE AND MOTION IN 2AND 3-DIMENSIONAL SPACE IN DIFFERENT CONTEXTS (9016)
Measure, estimate, and calculate physical quantities in practical situations relevant to the adult with increasing responsibilities in life or the workplace Explore analyse and critique, describe and represent, interpret and justify geometrical relationships and conjectures to solve problems in two and three dimensional geometrical situations

WRITE/PRESENT/SIGN TEXTS FOR A RANGE OF COMMUNICATIVE CONTEXTS (119465) SECOND LANGUAGE

Write/sign for a specified audience and purpose Use language structures and features to produce coherent and cohesive texts for a wide range of contexts Draft own writing/signing and edit to improve clarity and correctness

WORK WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (244462)
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Demonstrating understanding of key principles and values for working with adults, families and communities. Assisting families to provide an environment conducive for development of young children.

REFER A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY TO SPECIALIZED SERVICES (244610)

Describing specialised service providers according to scope of practice. Assessing suitability and effectiveness of services against identified needs. Implementing referral process according to identified needs. Interpreting and applying information from the referral process. Recording, storing and maintaining referral information.

DEVELOP LEARNING PROGRAMMES TO ENHANCE PARTICIPATION OF LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (13643)

Demonstrate how learning programmes can enhance participation of learners with special needs Respond appropriately to learners with special needs

SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS (244259)

Describing the transmission, progression and effects of HIV and AIDS on children, adults, families and communities. Demonstrating knowledge of precautions to reduce the risk and spread of infection in adults and children. Providing care for children infected with or affected by HIV and AIDS in various Early Childhood Development settings. Providing appropriate support for children, staff and families living with HIV and AIDS.

DESCRIBE HOW TO MANAGE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN THE WORKPLACE (114938)

Describing anxiety and its impact on the workplace. Describing depression and its impact on the workplace. Distinguishing between anxiety, depression and stress. Investigating ways of supporting and accommodating anxiety and depression in the workplace.

DESCRIBE HOW TO MANAGE REACTIONS ARISING FROM A TRAUMATIC EVENT (114942)

Recognising reactions to post trauma stress. Explaining trauma debriefing and the referral process. Explaining possible support strategies.
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MODULE 5
PERFORM BASIC LIFE S UPPORT AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES (119567)

Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology Assess an emergency situation Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation Treat common injuries

AWARD
Upon successful completion of your studies, you will receive a Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development NQF 4 SAQA ID 58761, which is awarded by the ETDP SETA. You will also receive your First Aid Level 1 Certificate after you have attended this two day workshop that forms part of the course.

ACCREDITATION
The ETDP SETA granted CAL (Compass Academy of Learning) full accreditation for the Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development NQF 4 SAQAS ID 58761 with 140 credits. Your learner details are uploaded to the ETDP SETA database upon enrolment. An ETDP SETA verification site visit concludes and confirms your successful achievement of the unit standards linked to the qualification. This achievement record will then be uploaded to the NLRD (National Learner Record Database) via the ETDP database.