Minimum of three years with 18 months in-service training.
National N Diploma in Educare
R1,222.00
PART-TIME
Why choose this field
This qualification has been developed to enable learners who are particularly interested in Educare to develop competencies which will enable them either to study further or to be employed and be productive in the sector at entry level and/or second tier level. This qualification is aimed primarily at giving the learner technical, theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and workplace knowledge and skills required in Educare. The design of the qualification is such that it enables learners to progressively obtain the qualification by completing the related N4, N5 and N6 courses. The N4+N5+N6, regardless of the manner in which they are completed, must be followed by or integrated with the relevant 18 months of practical workplace learning for the learner to be awarded the National N Diploma, Level 6.
Admission Requirements
Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate or relevant NATED qualification.
Study Guides
Study guides will be provided.
Career fields
Once you have completed Educare N6 at Central Technical College, you will be equipped to apply for the following positions:
- Day Care Manager
- Child Care Teacher Assistant
- Au Pair
- Early Childhood Development
Certification
On successful completion of the programme, you will receive a National Certification in Educare.
- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE AT EACH LEVEL: N4, N5, N6
- NATIONAL N DIPLOMA (on completion of N4-N6 and 18 months in-service training).
All examinations are National Examinations, set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Certificates and diplomas are conferred by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
All qualifications are nationally recognised by industries and universities.
Note:
- Number of modules for study – subject to choice of the individual student
- The duration for the completion of the National N Diploma (part time) is relative to each student
- Mode of instruction: Tuition is face to face
- Choice of modules to facilitate credits towards a qualification: National Certificate and/or National N Diploma
- Saturday classes: 08:00-14:00
Duration
The programme duration is two years full time with 18 months in-service training and tuition is face to face. Programmes are offered during the week on a full-time basis.
MODULES
Further studies
Students may pursue further studies in the Faculty of Management and Humanities at a University of Technology.
Additional costs
Students must make provision for additional costs such as textbooks, stationery, examination rewrites and certificates.