Bachelor of Education: Early Childhood Development: Foundation Phase
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About this qualification
This is a 480-credit Bachelor of Education qualification at NQF Level 7, focused on Early Childhood Development and the Foundation Phase within the Schooling field. It is intended to provide higher-education preparation for work involving the education and development of young children in the foundation phase.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in higher-education study related to Early Childhood Development, foundation-phase education and schooling may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for education-related work involving young children and foundation-phase schooling. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of Early Childhood Development in a foundation-phase schooling context
- Knowledge relevant to supporting the learning and development of young children
- Education-related communication and classroom-support skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Education: Early Childhood Development: Foundation Phase
- SAQA ID
- 15531
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 5
- Subfield
- Schooling
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA status before making any enrolment decision.
- The registration period shown for this qualification ended on 31 December 2018, and its current registration status requires verification; do not assume that it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 15531, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA.
- Ask how the qualification relates to any professional registration or employment requirements that may apply to your intended role.