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Child Day Care & Educare
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National Certificate: Early Childhood Development NQF Level 4. ID No.: 23116 Pre-school Preparation and Development Certificate
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Computers for Young Learners Child Psychology Children’s Party Planning Certificate
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Programme Type INTEC offers three types of programmes, namely National Qualifications, Provider Programmes, and Agent Programmes: National Qualifications are credit bearing qualifications registered on the NQF and accredited by a Quality Assurance Body. Provider Programmes are unique to INTEC and are designed to increase and enhance your skills and knowledge within your chosen field. Agent Programmes are programmes and qualifications for which INTEC offers tuition, but where INTEC does not issue the final certificate (the agent body issues the final certificate). For more information about the types of programmes that INTEC offers, please see the INTEC General Brochure.
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Do you enjoy caring for children? Then become part of this rewarding industry. Would you like to spend your working day looking after children, sharpening their young minds and encouraging their potential? INTEC offers a range of Child Day Care and Educare courses for anyone interested in a career working with children. We have developed these courses to answer the growing demand for qualified Child Day Care and Educare professionals. Our courses cover basic childcare skills, interesting, stimulating and fun activities for children, children's education and psychology. We also look at childhood development. Child Day Care and Educare is the perfect career if you have a keen interest in both education and children.
COURSES OFFERED
Child Day Care page 2
National Certificate in Early Childhood Development NQF 4 page 4
Pre-school Preparation and Development page 6
OPTIONAL MODULES
Computers for Young Learners page 8
Child Psychology page 9
Children’s Party Planning page 10
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Child Day Care
The Child Day Care Certificate is designed for people who want to work with babies and very young children aged 3 months to 3 years. Today more and more mothers are finding it necessary to work full-time to support their families. Consequently there is a huge demand for caregivers to look after young children whilst their parents are at work.
Programme Type The Child Day Care programme is a Provider Programme.
Entrance Requirements Grade 10 (Std. 8). Should you not meet the minimum entrance requirements and have 3 years relevant work experience, please contact the nearest INTEC branch to apply for possible access.
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You should be able to complete this course within 18 months.
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Course Content • Starting a Day Care Centre • The Physical Environment • Child Development • Administration • Health, Safety and Nutrition What will I achieve? Besides acquiring the skills you need to work effectively as a Child Caregiver, this course will give you invaluable insight into the growth and development of your own children and children around you.
Assessment You are required to complete 10 formative assignments, which you should send to the College for marking.
Awards On successful completion of this course you will receive your INTEC Certificate in Child Day Care.
FREE Kit Items
• With the Child Day Care Course, you will receive FREE kit items.* Our gift to help you get started *INTEC reserves the right to change items depending on availability.
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National Certificate: Early Childhood Development NQF Level 4. ID No.: 23116
The National Certificate in Early Childhood Development (ECD) has been designed for people who would like to work with children from the ages of 3 to 6 years. This course is aimed at all those who are already working and need to up-skill or would like to work in an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre as well as people wanting to start their own centre.
Programme Type The Early Childhood Development NQF Level 4 programme is a National Qualification. ID No.: 23116
Accreditation INTEC has received full ETDP Accreditation for the National Certificate in Early Childhood Development. Upon enrolment your learner details are loaded on to the SETA database. Once you submit your portfolios and are found to be competent, your records are updated to the NLRD (National Learner Record Database). When your 120 credits are loaded onto the NLRD, you will receive a Certified Certificate from the ETDP SETA in addition to your INTEC Certificate.
Entrance Requirements We strongly recommend that you have an English language skill in reading and writing equivalent to Grade 10 (Std. 8). Should you have Grade 12 English & Mathematics, you will be exempted from your Fundamentals.
Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 18 months.
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Course Content Fundamentals: • •
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Maths Literacy Communication
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The Developing Child
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Learning Activities
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The anti−bias Playroom
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Meaningful Communication
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Group Work Skills
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Observation and Self Reflection
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Safety, Nutrition and Good Health
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Children with Special Needs
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Children’s Emotional & Social Development
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Helping Children Manage their Behaviour
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Working Co-Operatively
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Family & Community involvement
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A Planned learning programme
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Assessment
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Administrative Systems
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Maintaining ECD Standards
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Why we need ECD Learning Resources
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Making safe, durable and appropriate ECD Learning
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Evaluating your ECD Learning Resources
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Building & Reading Culture
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Encouraging Literacy
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Stories & Holistic Development
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Developing your own Art Skills
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Setting up, organising and maintaining an Open Art Area
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Children’s Creativity & Holistic Development
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National Certificate: Early Childhood Development NQF Level 4. ID No.: 23116
What will I achieve? Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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work in an established ECD centre; or work in a community-based ECD centre
Practical It is a requirement that you have access to, or are working in a Day Care Centre facility for the practical component.
Assessment The POE’s (Portfolio of Evidence) you will complete in this course will build up a resource of ideas and plans for your work in an established ECD centre.
Awards On successful completion of this course you will receive your INTEC Certificate in Early Childhood Development.
FREE Kit Items
• With the Early Childhood Development Course, you will receive FREE kit items.* Our gift to help you get started *INTEC reserves the right to change items depending on availability.
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Pre-school Preparation and Development Certificate
Today’s economic climate dictates that both parents and single parents work full-time. They leave their children in the care of well-trained staff. Once you have completed this course, you will be able to work in a Child Day Care facility.
Programme Type The Pre-school Preparation and Development programme is a Provider Programme.
Entrance Requirements Grade 12 (Std. 10). It will be to your advantage if you have completed INTEC’s National Cerificate in Early Childhood Development.
Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 18 months.
Course Content Fundamentals:
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Mathematical Literacy Communication Literacy
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Learning Programme Development Early Child Development Facilitation and Assessment
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Once you have completed this course, you will be able to manage or work in a Child Day Care Centre.
Practical It is a requirement that you have access to, or are working in a Day Care facility for the practical component.
Assessment You will be required to complete and pass 5 assignments. You must also complete a Portfolio of Evidence which you must submit to the College for marking at the end of your course. You are only allowed to submit this Portfolio once. If you are not successful, you will need to re-submit your Portfolio at an additional cost.
Award On successful completion you will receive your INTEC Certificate in Pre-school Preparation and Development.
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OPTIONAL MODULES
Computers for Young Learners
Option 1: Jump-start for toddlers This course was created by educational experts to stimulate growing minds and spark eager imaginations. The course also includes friendly animal playmates, engaging activities and fun music.
Option 2: Jump-start for pre-school Experts have identified seven styles of learning. Each All Star character will encourage the child to explore a different way of understanding concepts.
Course Content • How to choose a suitable computer for your centre. • The ways that children can benefit from using computers. • How to analyse certain software packages and decide if they are educational or appropriate for certain age groups.
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The characteristics of good software. How to connect a computer in your day care centre to an on-line service.
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The difference between an on-line service, the internet, and the world wide web.
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How to purchase hardware and software for your day care centre.
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Child Psychology
Explore one of the most interesting areas of psychology theory – Child Development. In this specialised course you’ll gain insight into the child’s physical, emotional and intellectual development from conception through to adolescence. With this knowledge you’ll begin to better understand yourself and the children around you. Discover the factors that affect us all in those crucial early developmental years when our personalities are formed. Also learn how to create a healthy and stimulating environment for a child’s development. This is an excellent course for anyone with children of their own or for someone who works with children.
Course Content The Infant: The miracle of prenatal development and the fascinating early years when children first discover the world. The Pre-school Child: A time of rapid changes in the child’s body and personality when cognition, imagination and language develop and the child begins to relate socially. Students will learn how to support the child’s development during these vital years.
The School-age Child: Changing physical characteristics and the appearance of new skills; meeting the challenge of more complex interpersonal relationships.
The Adolescent: A time of dramatic physical change and the phase of the often difficult search for identity and self-direction; changing relationships with peers and parents. An Overview of Human Life and Growth: A brief overview of the stages of human life from adolescence to death.
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Children’s Party Planning Certificate
Bring joy to little ones whilst earning a living for yourself! It’s the highlight of every child’s year: their birthday party. But in today’s rushed world, parents don’t always have the time or resources to plan the perfect children’s party. For the very first time, a course has been developed to teach you the finer details of party planning, from putting together the theme to meeting the budget. And with course material developed by Lynn Bechus, with over 30 years experience in children’s party planning, you will soon be able to offer your services to parents, daycare centres or even corporates!
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the basics in Birthday Party Planning, in other words, how to get started and how to get paid; and
• how to attract clients and market your skills.
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create décor masterpieces from scraps of materials; conduct first-time interviews; put together a theme for a birthday party; and • create a budget.
Programme Type The Children’s Party Planning programme is a Provider Programme.
Entrance Requirements We strongly recommend that you have an English language skill in reading and writing equivalent to Grade 10 (Std. 8).
Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 12 months.
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Course Content You will discover the art of creating amazing decor pieces and goodie bags, as well as learn how to take beautiful photographs to ensure a memorable time for all!
The role of the party planner • • •
Getting Started The Party Planner Classic Party Themes
Assessment You will be required to complete and pass 2 assignments. You must also complete a Portfolio of Evidence which you must submit to the College for marking at the end of your course. You are only allowed to submit this Portfolio once. If you are not successful, you will need to re-submit your Portfolio at an additional cost.
Award On successful completion you will receive your INTEC Certificate in Children’s Party Planning.
FREE Kit Items
• With the Children’s Party Planning Course, you will receive FREE* kit items. Our gift to help you get started. *INTEC reserves the right to change items depending on availability.
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ADD ON OPTION
SAVE up to 20%
when you enrol on more than one course Use the diagram on the opposite page to plan your studies and your work opportunities and you can save up to 20% on fees!
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Add Child Psychology to your Child Day Care Course and gain useful insight into how children develop.
Add Computer Components to your Child Day Care Course and have an interesting and exciting activity for your Day Care Centre.
Add Child Psychology to your Early Childhood Development Course and use the insight into childhood development to enhance your teaching methods.
Add the course in Children’s Party Planning to your Child Day Care Course, and organise your own birthday parties.
Add the course in Children’s Party Planning to your Early Childhood Development Course, and organise a party efficiently.
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From the Principal’s desk Take your next step now! Follow through on your decision to enhance your life and your future prospects by enrolling in INTEC’s Child Day Care and Educare courses today!
Why study with us?
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Quality study material designed specifically for home-study. The freedom to study at YOUR pace, where and when it suits YOU. The widest range of courses for today’s world. Free consultations with INTEC’s career counselling and development specialists. Free study choice advice from INTEC’s Student Consultants. The convenience of online enrolment, contact and advice. Affordable, easy payment options. Ongoing study support and individual attention from qualified tutors.
College Accreditation INTEC College is committed to meeting legislative requirements regarding accreditation and registration of private education and training providers. We were among the first private education and training providers to receive provisional accreditation from Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training. INTEC College’s accreditation number is FET 00037 PA. Our Student Consultants are only a phone call away. They are trained to help you choose the course that’s right for you. Call them now, or simply fill in the enclosed enrolment form and mail it to INTEC College. Wishing you every success in your studies and your future!
Dr. Chris Merts Dean of Distance Education Development
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