Skills Program
Certification of Completion Non-Accredited
Special Needs Care (12-Week Course)
This course provides knowledge and practical skills to support children with developmental, physical, and learning challenges. It focuses on inclusive education, early intervention, and individualized care strategies.
Weekly Break
Week 1: Introduction to Special Needs
Definition and types
Importance of inclusion
Week 2: Child Development & Barriers
Understanding developmental challenges
Identifying barriers to learning
Week 3: Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder basics
Behaviour and communication
Week 4: ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Managing attention difficulties
Week 5: Physical Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy
Mobility support
Week 6: Genetic Conditions
Down Syndrome
Learning support strategies
Week 7: Behaviour Management
Positive discipline
Emotional support
Week 8: Communication Techniques
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Use of visual aids
Week 9: Individual Support Plans
Creating care plans
Monitoring progress
Week 10: Working with Families & Professionals
Parent partnerships
Therapists and referrals
Week 11: Inclusive Classroom Practices
Adapting activities
Creating supportive environments
Week 12: Practical & Assessment
Case studies
Final evaluation
Learning Outcomes
- Support children with diverse needs
- Apply inclusive teaching strategies
- Develop individualized care plans
Cost: R1 500
Child Physiology (12-Week Course)
Child Physiology focuses on understanding how a child’s body grows, develops, and functions from infancy to early childhood. This course equips students with knowledge of physical development, body systems, health, nutrition, and early identification of developmental delays.
Weekly Break
Week 1: Introduction to Child Physiology
Definition and importance
Stages of growth (0–6 years)
Basic developmental milestones
Week 2: Growth & Development
Physical growth patterns
Factors affecting development (nutrition, environment)
Monitoring growth
Week 3: Nervous System
Brain development in children
Sensory responses (touch, sound, sight)
Learning and behaviour connection
Week 4: Digestive System & Nutrition
How children digest food
Nutritional needs
Balanced diet for growth
Week 5: Respiratory System
Breathing and oxygen flow
Common respiratory issues in children
Week 6: Circulatory System
Heart function
Blood circulation basics
Week 7: Musculoskeletal System
Bones and muscles
Movement and posture
Week 8: Motor Skill Development
Fine motor skills (writing, grasping)
Gross motor skills (walking, jumping)
Week 9: Health & Hygiene
Daily care routines
Clean environments
Preventing infections
Week 10: Common Childhood Illnesses
Fever, flu, infections
When to seek medical help
Week 11: Developmental Delays
Identifying delays early
Referral systems
Week 12: Practical & Assessment
Case studies
Final evaluation
Learning Outcomes
- Understand child body systems
- Promote healthy development
- Identify early warning signs
Cost: R1 500
Crèche Management (12-Week Course)
This course prepares students to effectively manage and operate a crèche or daycare centre. It covers administration, legal compliance, financial management, and creating a safe, nurturing learning environment for children.
Cost: R1 500
Weekly Break
Week 1: Introduction to Crèche Management
Role of a crèche
Responsibilities of staff
Week 2: Legal Requirements (South Africa)
Registration process
Compliance standards
Child protection policies
Week 3: Setting Up a Crèche
Location and layout
Equipment and resources
Week 4: Policies & Procedures
Admission policies
Health & safety rules
Week 5: Daily Operations
Scheduling routines
Staff duties
Week 6: Administration
Record keeping
Attendance registers
Child files
Week 7: Financial Management
Budgeting
Fee structures
Expense control
Week 8: Human Resource Management
Hiring staff
Staff training and supervision
Week 9: Communication
Dealing with parents
Conflict resolution
Week 10: Marketing & Growth
Promoting your crèche
Building reputation
Week 11: Health & Safety Compliance
Emergency procedures
Risk management
Week 12: Practical & Assessment
Business plan development
Final assessment
Learning Outcomes
- Manage a childcare centre professionally
- Maintain legal compliance
- Handle finances and operations
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