National N Diploma: Educare

This qualification is aimed primarily at giving the learner technical, theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and workplace knowledge and skills required in the management discipline for their chosen sector.
The design of the qualification is such that if taken sequentially with related N programmes i.e. N4+N5+N6, it enables learners to progressively obtain the National N Diploma once the required practical work component is completed.

Duration

The programme duration is 2 years on a full-time basis, or 3 years on a part-time basis.

Career fields

With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career in:

• Day Care Management
• Child Care Teaching Assistance
• Pre-School Teaching (excluding Grade R)
• Au Pairing
• Entrepreneurship

Certification

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a:

• National N Certificate at each Level N4, N5, N6
• National N Diploma in Educare (on completion of N4-N6 and 18 months in-service training)
• Certificates and diplomas are issued by the DHET.
• All qualifications are nationally recognised.
• Statement of Results will only be issued by the DHET.
• Release of Statements of Results and Certificates are dependent on national timelines set by DHET.
  ** Duration - Includes practical training

Admission Requirements

Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate or relevant NATED N3 qualification.