National Certificate Educare N4-N6
- 18 Months
Purpose of Qualification
The programme progresses through three levels. Each N level takes place over one semester. After each semester, students are eligible for a National Certificate on that level. The National Diploma requires students to work for 18 months after completing the N4 – N6 at an Educare practice before they are entitled to receive a National Diploma. There are various career possibilities for students who would like to work with children from birth to five years of age.
Entry Level Requirements
N4
- An appropriate National Senior
Certificate
- NCV L4
N5
- A National Certificate: N4: Educare
or an Equivalent Qualification
N6
- A National Certificate: N5: Educare
or an Equivalent Qualification
Modules by Semester
N4
- Educare Didactics Theory and
Practical - Child Health
- Education
- Day Care Personnel Development
N5
- Entrepreneurship and Business
Management N4 - Day Care Communication
- Educare Didactics Theory and
Practical - Educational Psychology
N6
- Day Care Management
- Day Care Communication
- Educare Didactics Theory and
Practical - Educational Psychology
Articulation Options
N4
- This qualification has been designed to allow entry into N5
N5
- This qualification has been designed to allow entry into N6
N6
- Higher Certificate, Diploma or
Bachelor’s Degree
The following criteria must be met in order to write the National DHET examinations:
* DP 40%
* Attendance Ratio 80%
Career Paths
- Day Care Manager
- Child Care Assistant
- Pre-School Teacher
- Au Pair
- Entrepreneur
- Educare Practitioner
- Play Group Practitioner
- Day Care Supervisor
- Admin Assistant
Learning Outcomes
The whole child approach, aspects of learning and memory, educational approach to children with special intellectual needs
Educational play and toys
Written planning
Observation of babies (birth to 18 months)
Nutrition
Care of the young child
National Diploma: Educare
Completion of National Certificates: Educare N4, N5 and N6 as above, plus 18 months of practical experience in a workplace shall result in the award of a National Diploma: Educare.
Contact us
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Email: info@gopctraining.co.za
www.gopctraining.co.za
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
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