Early Childhood Development |
Play a pivotal role in helping kids to reach their full potential. |
Early Childhood Development (ECD) is an umbrella term which applies to the processes by which babies and young children grow and thrive, physically, mentally, emotionally morally and socially. ECD is of critical importance as a fundamental pillar to the foundation for lifelong learning,
Early Childhood Development (ECD) is important because the kind of early care a child receives from parents, pre-school teachers and caregivers determines how a child learns and relates in school and life in general.
During the early stages of child development all the key elements of emotional intelligence, namely confidence, curiosity, purposefulness, self-control, connectedness, ability to communicate and co-cooperativeness is formed. Young children are capable learners and suitable educational exposure during the pre-school years can have a positive impact on formal schooling.
Providing appropriate stimulation, nutrition, care, and health services during these critical, pre-school developmental period, results in:
UCO is open for new application for 2024.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ECD LEVEL 4
The applications are closed for L4 58761.
You can now apply for the Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner NQF 4
SAQA ID NUMBER: 97542 Credits: 131
Please note: You can apply for this qualification but the training will commence as soon as we finalized the process at the QCTO
Our learners should not be worried as we are accredited by the ETDP Seta (ETDPS1123) and they will receive their ETDP Seta certificate on successful completion of their studies.
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