Education

 

NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA: EDUCARE

This course is designed specifically for those individuals who have a keen interest in working with children. Through the DHET, we offer 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 N4/5/6 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.

 

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ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent or NQF Level 4 Certificate or NC(V) Level 4 Certificate.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Teacher in Early Childhood Development
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

Child Health

Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4

Day Care Management

Day Care Personnel Development

Day Care Communication

Day Care Communication

Education

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology

Educare Didactics Theory & Practical

Educare Didactics Theory & Practical

Educare Didactics Theory & Practical

COURSE  STRUCTURE:

N4
Child Health
Day Care Personnel Development
Education
Educare Didactics Theory & Practical

N5
Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
Daycare Communication
Education Psychology
Educare Didactics Theory & Practical

N6
Daycare Management Daycare Communication
Educational Psychology
Educare Didactics Theory & Practical

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.

COURSE FEATURES

QUALIFYING/
REGULATORY BODIES:

Department of Higher Education and Training and QCTO

NQF LEVEL / CREDITS:

NQF level 6, 360 credits (includes the 18 months theoretical N4/5/6 certificates plus 18 months relevant experiential training).