What is NATIONAL N DIPLOMA: EDUCARE N4 – N6?
This course equips you with basic skills in childcare and prepares you for further study in the field of early childhood education. Studying this course may be a good option if you want to work towards a career as a playschool teacher, daycare center administrator, daycare center manager, or assistant Grade R teacher. Completing this course enables you to start up your own ECD center.
NATIONAL N DIPLOMA: EDUCARE N4 – N6 At Thekwini TVET College
Duration
Each level takes 6 Months full-time to complete (a total of 18 months to complete the theory) and then 18 months practical in industry. Generally, it takes 3 years to qualify for a National Diploma.
Description
Students complete three certificates (N4-N6) and 18 months of in-service training, at the end of which a National N Diploma in Business Management is awarded if the student meets all the relevant criteria.
Admission Requirements
A National Senior Certificate with Diploma admission – A minimum of 30% for English coupled with a minimum of 40% for four (4) x 20 credit subjects; OR
An NC(V) with Diploma admission – A minimum of 50% in English on either First Additional Language or Home Language level AND Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy AND Life Orientation – a minimum of 60% in the three (3) compulsory vocational subjects is required; OR
An SC (without endorsement) or equivalent – A minimum of five (5) subjects must be passed; OR
A Higher Certificate, an Advanced Certificate in a cognate field; OR
Mature Age Exemption:
• Candidates must have attempted Matric/Grade 12, reached the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with three years’ work experience and a proven ability relating to the proposed program as well as adequate communicative skills; OR
• Candidates must have reached the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration.
What career opportunities do I have after completing Educare N6?
The Nated National Certificate (Educare) provides an opportunity to access careers in any of the sectors listed below:
- Au Pair
- Babysitter
- Educare Practitioner
- Play Group Practitioner
- Child Health and Nutrition Caretaker
- Day Care Administrator
- Day Care Manager
- Start your own Early Childhood Development center