ECD Level 4

ECD Level 4:

Purpose of the Qualification
This course equips you to:
- Support early learning and development
- Provide basic care and education
- Create a safe, stimulating environment
- Assist with daily routines and activities
- Work under supervision in an ECD setting
Duration
12 months, depending on whether you study full-time or part-time.
Entry Requirements
- Grade 11
- Basic English communication skills
- Some institutions may require prior experience with children
Practical Training
A big part of the course is hands-on experience:
- You’ll work in a preschool or daycare
- Practice lesson planning and teaching
- Learn how to manage a group of children
- 3 Components
- Knowledge
- Practice
- Workplace
Credits
Credits: 131

Intro
Early Childhood Development (ECD) Level 4 (SAQA 97542) is an entry-level professional qualification for people who want to work with young children and open your own crech and daycare (Birth to ±5 Years).

It prepares you to become an ECD practitioner (teacher/caregiver) in crèches, preschools, or open early learning centres.
Purpose of the Qualification
This course equips you to:
- Support early learning and development
- Provide basic care and education
- Create a safe, stimulating environment
- Assist with daily routines and activities
- Work under supervision in an ECD setting
Duration
12 months, depending on whether you study full-time or part-time.
Entry Requirements
- Grade 11
- Basic English communication skills
- Some institutions may require prior experience with children
Practical Training
A big part of the course is hands-on experience:
- You’ll work in a preschool or daycare
- Practice lesson planning and teaching
- Learn how to manage a group of children
- 3 Components
- Knowledge
- Practice
- Workplace
Credits
Credits: 131