National Diploma: Early Childhood Development
The National Diploma in Early Childhood Development (NECD) is a Level 5 qualification that equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to work effectively with young children, typically from birth to six years
On completion of this course you will have:
Career Opportunities
Early Childhood Educator
Special Education Teacher
Childcare Center Director
Family Support Worker
Early Childhood Program Coordinator
What You Will Get
National Diploma
Course Outline
The qualification is made up of three components:
- Fundamental
- Core
- Elective
Each component is divided into Learning Units. The total number of credits gained by completing this course is 132.
FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT (15 Credits)
Learning Unit 1: Workplace Communication
- Apply workplace communication skills
- Present information in a public setting
CORE COMPONENT ( 72 Credits)
Learning Unit 2: Mediate Active Learning and Manage ECD programmes
- Mediate active learning in ECD programmes
- Promote healthy development in Early Childhood programmes
- Develop and manage the ECD learning programme
ELECTIVE COMPONENT (45 credits)
Learning Unit 3: Facilitating Programme in Grade R Year
- Facilitate a Life Skills Learning Programme in the Reception Year
- Facilitate a Literacy Learning Programme in the Reception Year
- Facilitate a Numeracy Learning Programme in the Reception Year