Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This Higher Certificate is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Early Childhood Development subfield. It is focused on developing a foundation for work involving the care and support of young children and may also relate to child and youth care settings. The supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2024, so its current status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in early childhood care and education, child care work, or child and youth care support roles. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s current admission requirements and that the qualification is available for new enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to roles such as Child Care Worker, Child Care Centre Manager, Child and Youth Care Worker, Auxiliary Child and Youth Care Worker, Child and Youth Care Manager, and Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant. These relationships indicate potential occupational relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment, management responsibility or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational early childhood care and support
- Supporting children in care and education settings
- Basic child and youth care practice
- Care-related support in child care environments
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
- SAQA ID
- 112139
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 5
- Subfield
- Early Childhood Development
- Originator
- The Foundation for Professional Development
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, particularly because the supplied record shows registration ending on 30 June 2024.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site or mode is approved where applicable.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, placement or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 112139, NQF Level 5 and 120-credit structure against current official records.
- Check whether the qualification remains suitable for the intended job role and whether employers or relevant organisations have additional requirements.