NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA: EDUCARE
This course is designed specifically for those individuals who have a keen interest in working with children. Pax College offers a recognised qualification in Educare which will enable you to work with children between the ages of 0-5 years in the Education and Training Industry On completion of the N 4/5/6 Certificates and the 18-month experiential / practical training at a school/day care centre, you will be qualified as a teacher/ECD Practitioner with a National N Diploma in Educare.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
Matric/Grade 12, NQF Level 4 Certificate or NC(V) Level 4 Certificate.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Teacher in grade R class
- Educare Practitioner
- Manager of an ECD Site
- Start and manage your own ECD Centre
- Au Pair
- Based on your performance and the school/centre you work at, you might be promoted to teach further levels as you work within your field of study increasing your work experience in the Education Sector.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
| N4 | N5 | N6 |
| Educare Didactics | Educare Didactics | Educare Didactics |
| Child Health | Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship | Daycare Management |
| Education | Educational Psychology | Educational Psychology |
| Day Care Personnel Development | Daycare Communication | Daycare Communication |
DURATION:
Each Level consists of 6 months theoretical training. It will take the student 18 months to complete the theoretical training for the N4/5/6 on a full time basis. Thereafter the student must complete 18 months relevant experiential/practical training to qualify for the National N Diploma in Educare.
NQF LEVEL / CREDITS:
NQF level 6
360 credits (includes the 18 months theoretical N4/5/6 certificates plus 18 months relevant/experiential training).
