Boland TVET College Social Sciences Courses

Boland TVET College Social Sciences Courses

NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA: EDUCARE (N4-N6)

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Educare equips you, the student, with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work with children up to 4 years old and start your own crèche. You will learn to identify signs and symptoms of child illnesses, learn the methodology of planning and presenting lessons, how to make equipment for class, how to deal with staffing issues, how to organise budgets, etc.
Furthermore, the programme also includes continuous exposure to the industry – with students going out to schools once a week for experiential learning.
  • REQUIREMENTS
    Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
  • DURATION
    3 Years (18 months theory and 18 months practical work experience)
  • CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
    • Assistant in Grade R class
    • Managing own business (crèche, playschool, etc.)
    • Centre manager
    • Au Pair – employed privately to take care of children
    • Taking care of babies and toddlers up to 5 years old – as a facilitator
    • Governance of centre – School governing body
    • Assist in managing finances of centre/crèche
    • Steer meetings – Agenda writing and minute taking skills
  • CAMPUSES
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