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Early Childhood Development ECD Online NQF Level National Certificate Application Form Mobile
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NQF Level 4

Occupational Certificate Early Childhood Development Practitioner

SAQA ID: 97542 | Credits: 131

Prepare to work as a professional ECD Practitioner who plans and facilitates quality early learning and development for children from birth to 5 years. This qualification equips you with the skills, knowledge, and values to create safe, stimulating environments that support children’s holistic growth.

You Will Learn To:

  • Facilitate and monitor development in all early learning areas
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
  • Ensure safe, healthy, and inclusive environments
  • Engage with families and communities
Knowledge
46 Credits
Practical Skills
65 Credits
Work Experience
20 Credits

Course Entry Requirements

  • 18 Months - Grade 11 (or equivalent)

Who Should Apply:

  • Aspiring ECD practitioners
  • Current ECD practitioners wanting a formal qualification
  • Individuals working in crèches, preschools, or community-based ECD centres

Modules Details

  • Knowledge Modules (46 Credits)
  • ECD principles and practice
  • Child growth and development
  • Planning and programme development
  • Facilitating and monitoring early learning
  • Child health, safety, and well-being
  • Inclusive education and diversity
  • Professional practice and ethics
  • Practical Skills (65 Credits)
  • Plan and prepare learning activities
  • Facilitate holistic development (0-5 years)
  • Create safe and stimulating environments
  • Assess and monitor child development
  • Adapt activities for diverse needs
  • Maintain effective parent communication
  • Work Experience (20 Credits)
  • Facilitate daily learning activities
  • Maintain child safety and hygiene standards
  • Implement assessment and record-keeping
  • Support inclusive and culturally responsive learning

Course Fees:

18 Months Course:

  • Application Fee: R250
  • Enrolment Fee: R1850
  • Monthly Fee: R750 X 18

**EISA external exam – NOT included – cost is centre based.

Application Instructions

Please complete all sections of this form. Uploads of the required documents is essential, if the document cannot be read it cannot be processed and this will lead to a failed application attempt.

Accepted File Types

You can upload the following – Microsoft Office Documents, Images (PNG, JPG) and PDF's | 8mb limit

Important Notice

• After submitting your information, you will be redirected to the payment page.

• The application submission cost is non-refundable and your application will only be processed once payment is received.

• Processing will take 7-14 business days to complete | Monday-Friday, excluding public holidays.

• You will be notified by email on your submission outcome.


Please note that the only payment options available are: EFT, PayFast & Yoco. No direct ATM deposits will be processed.

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ECD Practitioner

SAQA ID: 97542 NQF Level: 4 Credits: 131

Prepare to work as a professional ECD Practitioner who plans and facilitates quality early learning and development for children from birth to 5 years. This qualification equips you with the skills, knowledge, and values to create safe, stimulating environments that support children's holistic growth.

Beroepsertifikaat

VKO Praktisyn

SAQA ID: 97542 NQF Vlak: 4 Krediete: 131

Berei jou voor om as 'n professionele VKO-praktisyn te werk wat gehalte vroeëleer en -ontwikkeling vir kinders van geboorte tot 5 jaar beplan en fasiliteer. Hierdie kwalifikasie rus jou toe met die vaardighede, kennis en waardes om veilige, stimulerende omgewings te skep wat kinders se holistiese groei ondersteun.

Ready to advance your career? Choose the qualification that's right for you.

ECD Qualifications Design

Study NQF Accredited ECD Courses Online

Choose your path to professional excellence

Occupational Certificate

ECD Practitioner

SAQA ID: 97542 NQF Level: 4 Credits: 131

Prepare to work as a professional ECD Practitioner who plans and facilitates quality early learning and development for children from birth to 5 years. This qualification equips you with the skills, knowledge, and values to create safe, stimulating environments that support children's holistic growth.

Beroepsertifikaat

VKO Praktisyn

SAQA ID: 97542 NQF Vlak: 4 Krediete: 131

Berei jou voor om as 'n professionele VKO-praktisyn te werk wat gehalte vroeëleer en -ontwikkeling vir kinders van geboorte tot 5 jaar beplan en fasiliteer. Hierdie kwalifikasie rus jou toe met die vaardighede, kennis en waardes om veilige, stimulerende omgewings te skep wat kinders se holistiese groei ondersteun.

Occupational Certificate

School Principal (School Manager/Owner)

SAQA ID: 101258 NQF Level: 6 Credits: 285

Prepare to lead and inspire as a School Principal with the skills, knowledge, and values to drive quality education. This qualification equips current and aspiring principals to manage schools effectively, improve learner outcomes, and build strong community relationships.

Beroepssertifikaat

Skoolhoof (Skoolbestuurder/Eienaar)

SAQA ID: 101258 NQF Vlak: 6 Krediete: 285

Berei voor om as skoolhoof te lei en te inspireer met die vaardighede, kennis en waardes om gehalte-onderwys te bevorder. Hierdie kwalifikasie rus huidige en aspirant-hoofde toe om skole effektief te bestuur, leerderuitkomste te verbeter en sterk gemeenskapsverhoudings te bou.

Ready to advance your career? Choose the qualification that's right for you.

ECD Online is not a FSP. Any Financial Services are provided through our payment partners Yoco & PayFast and their affiliated FSP’s. ECD Online will however facilitate the monthly stop order process by providing students the required details for them to initiate their stop order process, if this is the method they have chosen to pay for their course.

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ECD Online is not a FSP. Any Financial Services are provided through our payment partners Yoco & PayFast and their affiliated FSP’s. ECD Online will however facilitate the monthly stop order process by providing students the required details for them to initiate their stop order process, if this is the method they have chosen to pay for their course.

Occupational Certificate
ECD Practitioner Level 4
Fees & Costs:
Application: R200
Enrolment: R950
Course fee: R750 x 18 months

Occupational Certificate
School Principal (School Manager)
Fees & Costs:
Application: R300
Enrolment: R2000
Course fee: R980 x 24 months

*No direct ATM deposits will be processed.
**EISA external exam - NOT included - cost is centre based