CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 3

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 114

CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 4

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 126

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 5

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 144

Programme Description

This is an entry-level qualification for those who want to enter the field of Education, Training and Development, specifically within the sub-field of Early Childhood Development (ECD) as assistant teachers or caregivers. This Qualification will enable candidates to facilitate the all-round development of young children in a manner that is sensitive to culture and individual needs (including special needs) and enable them to provide quality early childhood development services for children in a variety of contexts, including community-based services, ECD centres, at home and in institutions.

Qualification Requirements

This qualification will be awarded to people credited with a minimum of 114 credits and who have met the requirements of all compulsory sections.

Who should apply?

• Applicants who have obtained less than 14 pints in 6 subjects in the Namibia Senior SecondaryCertificate Ordinary/Higher (NSSCO/H) or equivalent thereof may enter this qualification.
• OR may enter with a Grade 10 certificate or the equivalent thereof 12 OR Enter with a NQF Level 2 qualification from any recognized institution.

Programme Description

This qualification prepares candidates to operate as Early Childhood Development Practitioners. There is a vast need for early childhood development services and it is critical that the field must be served by competent practitioners. In order to meet the needs at early childhood development level, it is important to be able to identify and recognize competent early childhood development practitioners who are able to work in centre- based and non-centre-based early childhood development settings. This qualification therefore has been designed to meet the needs and interests of the early childhood development sector in a variety of settings and contexts with an inclusive focus on education, health and safety issues, amongst others.

Qualification Requirements

This qualification will be awarded to people credited with a minimum of 126 credits and who have met the requirements of all compulsory sections.

Who should apply?

• Entry requirement to the programme shall be a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO)
• Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and has passed six subjects with a minimum 14 points.
• Enter with a NQF Level 3 qualification from any recognized institution.

Programme Description

There is a need for qualified Early Childhood Development practitioners. These practitioners need knowledge and skills to ensure optimal education and developmental outcomes for children from birth to six years. The aim of the Diploma in Early Childhood Development Programme is to provide an opportunity and appropriate training for ECD candidates so that they are equipped with basic knowledge and skills that will enable them to enter the labour market in the pre-school education sector so that children in Namibia at pre-school level have access to well-trained staff that offer suitable and appropriate services at ECD centres.

Qualification Requirements

This qualification will be awarded to people credited with a minimum of 144 credits and who have met the requirements of all compulsory sections.

Who should apply?

• Entry requirement to the Diploma in Early Childhood Development programme level 5 shall be a student with a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO).
• A student with an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and has passed six subjects with a minimum of 25 points.
• Alternatively, a student with a Certificate in Early Childhood Development or in a related field at NQF Level 4 from any recognized institution.