Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development

Offered at 21 TVET colleges across South Africa for 2027

Occupational Certificate Education

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this occupational qualification are set by each college in line with the national curriculum document for this qualification, and generally start from Grade 9 (or NQF Level 1) or equivalent prior learning. Contact your chosen TVET college directly to confirm the exact subjects and grades needed for this intake.

About this programme

This occupational qualification trains learners to plan and deliver age-appropriate learning, care and stimulation for young children in early learning settings. It is registered on the OQSF and leads directly to the Early Childhood Development Practitioner occupation.

Possible careers

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

SAQA ID: 97542
Qualification Number: 234201000

NSFAS allowances apply to this qualification for learners who qualify - confirm the details with the college.

TVET admission doesn't use the standard APS scale - entry requirements above apply nationally, but always confirm current details with the college before applying.

Where to study this programme

Boland TVET College

TVET college · Western Cape

Buffalo City TVET College

TVET college · Eastern Cape

Capricorn TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

Coastal KZN TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

College of Cape Town

TVET college · Western Cape

Eastcape Midlands TVET College

TVET college · Eastern Cape

Ekurhuleni West TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Elangeni TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

False Bay TVET College

TVET college · Western Cape

Gert Sibande TVET College

TVET college · Mpumalanga

Goldfields TVET College

TVET college · Free State

Maluti TVET College

TVET college · Free State

Motheo TVET College

TVET college · Free State

Northlink TVET College

TVET college · Western Cape

Sekhukhune TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

South Cape TVET College

TVET college · Western Cape

South West Gauteng TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Tshwane North TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Umgungundlovu TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

Vhembe TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

Waterberg TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

This programme is a national occupational qualification registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, so its curriculum and outcomes are the same at every college that offers it. Application dates, contact details and campus locations differ by college - check the college's own page above for its specific details before applying.