Build a Career That Shapes Young Lives
Develop the foundational knowledge and practical ability to create safe, stimulating and inclusive learning experiences for babies, toddlers and young children.
Course Overview
The Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner prepares learners to work in centre-based and non-centre-based ECD environments.
Qualified practitioners learn how to plan and prepare developmentally appropriate activities, facilitate daily learning programmes, observe and assess children’s progress, compile reports and promote the health, nutrition, safety and protection of young children.
This qualification provides a recognised entry point into the ECD sector for school leavers, aspiring practitioners and people already working with young children who need a formal qualification. It combines knowledge modules, practical skills and compulsory workplace experience before learners complete the external integrated assessment.
What You Will Learn
- Complete and submit the enrolment form.
- Receive a pro forma invoice.
- Make payment for the selected module or full qualification.
- Submit proof of payment.
- Receive the learner guide and supporting documents electronically.
Dates & Prices
2026 enrolments are open.
This is a flexible distance-learning qualification and therefore does not follow fixed classroom intake dates. Learners may begin once the following steps have been completed:
- Plan inclusive and stimulating learning environments
- Prepare age-appropriate learning activities and routines
- Facilitate and mediate daily ECD programmes
- Observe, assess and record children’s progress
- Compile child-development progress reports
- Promote children’s health, nutrition and safety
Full Qualification
Take the first step towards becoming a qualified ECD Practitioner. Build the practical knowledge and professional confidence needed to support children’s learning, development, health and well-being.Enquire now,or reach us on our WhatsApp number!