Certificate: Education: Early Childhood
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 120-credit NQF Level 5 learning programme focused on education in the early childhood context. It falls within the Schooling subfield and is associated with the University of the Free State as originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a foundation in early childhood education may consider this learning programme, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and confirmation that it is available for enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The learning programme may provide a foundation relevant to early childhood education-related work, but no specific career relationships are mapped in the available evidence. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of early childhood education
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Education: Early Childhood
- SAQA ID
- 62111
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 5
- Subfield
- Schooling
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA status, as the available record notes a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2018 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific learning programme.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 62111, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before making a commitment.