Early Childhood Development
Early Childhood Caregiver
Develop practical skills for supporting children's care, development and learning.
Programme code SP-191219QCTO Occupational Skills Programme
NQF level 132 credits
QCTO accredited providerKhumong Solutions
Programme overview
Early Childhood Caregiver
Develop practical skills for supporting children's care, development and learning in early childhood environments.
The programme prepares you to provide safe, caring and stimulating support for young children.
Programme at a glance
- Programme
- Early Childhood Caregiver
- Programme code
- SP-191219
- NQF level
- 1
- Credits
- 32
- Accreditation
- QCTO
- Delivery
- Confirmed for each intake
- Funding status
- Contact us for current opportunities
What you will learn
Key learning areas
01
Understanding how young children develop
02
Safe and healthy care environments
03
Daily routines and care
04
Play and early learning activities
05
Working with parents and families
Who should apply
Is this programme for you?
- People working or volunteering in crèches and ECD centres
- Aspiring early childhood caregivers
- Parents and guardians who want formal skills
- Community caregivers
- Learners starting a career in childcare
Career and application areas
Where these skills apply
- Crèche and ECD centre support
- Home-based childcare
- Community childcare projects
- After-care support
- A step towards further ECD learning
Entry requirements are confirmed for each intake. Contact us to check that you qualify before you apply.
How to apply
Apply in four steps
- 01
Check you qualify
Not sure about the entry requirements? Contact us first.
- 02
Create your account
Register once to apply and track your application.
- 03
Submit your application
Complete the form and upload your documents.
- 04
Track your progress
Follow your status from your own dashboard.
Documents to have ready
- A certified copy of your ID or passport
- Your highest qualification
- Your CV
- Any supporting documents
Questions
About Early Childhood Caregiver
What is the Early Childhood Caregiver programme code and level?
Early Childhood Caregiver is programme SP-191219, at NQF level 1 with 32 credits.
Is this programme QCTO accredited?
Yes. Khumong Solutions is a QCTO-accredited Skills Development Provider, and you can check the details on our accreditation page.
How do I apply?
Create an applicant account, choose this programme, submit your details and documents, and track your application from your own dashboard.
When is the next intake and how long does it take?
Intake dates, duration and delivery arrangements are confirmed for each intake. Contact us and we will tell you what is available.
Is this programme funded?
Funding status: contact us for current opportunities. A programme is only funded when a specific intake has confirmed funding. You can read more on our funding page.
Can my experience count towards this programme?
It may. Recognition of Prior Learning can assess skills you have gained through work. Read more on our RPL page.
Keep exploring
Related programmes
Ready to start Early Childhood Caregiver?
Apply online in a few minutes, or talk to us first. We are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.