QUALIFICATION
Currently, training FET CERTIFICATE: ECD Level 4 (SAQA ID #58761)
ECD Level 4 (SAQA ID #58761) which takes place over 20 months.
- One 5-day seminar per month for 20 months (to allow for implementation of theory covered during seminar)
- Three one day site visits (support at site in context)
- Final Assessment, Moderation and Certification
During 2023, Safe and Sound is preparing to deliver training on the OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER (SAQA ID #97542).
FUNDAMENTALS
Mathematical Literacy
Communication 1st Language (English)
Communication 2nd Language
CORE
ELECTIVES
ONE 5 - DAY SEMINAR PER MONTH FOR 20 MONTHS (to allow for implementation of theory covered during seminar)
The training is held on Monday to Thursday each week from 8.00am to 3.45pm and on Friday 8.00am to 1:00pm.
Training of theory related to Early Childhood Development involving practical application and demonstration, together with -
• Group work and discussion of written assignments
• Compilation of Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
• Sharing experiences and provide mutual support
• Extending base knowledge of learners and encouraging the learners to keep up to date with developments and legislation in the field of ECD (Early Childhood Development.
During the first 8 weeks, school visits from 8.00am to 1.00pm, two days a week - observation, practical application and training in local best practise ECD (Early Childhood Development) site classes.
Assignments, observations, interaction with children, making simple equipment included.
THREE ONE-DAY SITE VISITS (support at site in context)
• Three Site visits are carried out during the training (after 6 months, 12 months and 18 months of training) and these may include any or all of the following (depending on the particular needs observed and requests of the learner):
-Overview of practice at site
-Discussion of and strategising with respect to challenges identified by the learner
-Staff training
-Parent workshop/meeting to transfer knowledge of methodology
-Interaction with community role players
FINAL ASSESSMENT, MODERATION AND CERTIFICATION
• Internal assessment and moderation at SAFE AND SOUND
• External moderation conducted by ETDP SETA
• Certification by ETDP SETA
Safe and Sound is a non-profit training organization in the Early Childhood Development sector, committed to play-based, age-appropriate, holistic education programmes.
NPO 004-678 - NPC 2007/031642/08 - PBO 930 006 544
Contact
236 Victoria street, Germiston
Support
With enthusiastic employees, volunteers, practitioners and caregivers, we aim to ensure that each child we have contact with, has a solid foundation for success in life-long learning.
© Copyright 2021 by Safe and Sound
Privacy Policy / Terms of Condition
