Early Childhood Development

Have you always wanted to work with kids and get to know the different types of developments in a Childs life? Are you fascinated by the growth of the individual and also different learning styles? Then this is the vocational training for you!
In this course, you will learn all the basics of child development. This ranges from working with babies and toddlers up to young children (up to the age of 6 years). You will also learn holistic development for young children in terms of emotional, social, physical, cognitive and intellectual development. Beside this theoretical knowledge the special benefit of KAYEC is, that this course also includes going out to ECD Centers / grade 0 classes to gain practical experience.
If you enjoy working with young children then attending the ECD vocational training at KAYEC is the right choice for you!

Facts about the course

  • Duration: 6 months (two intakes per year, starting in January and July)
  • NTA-level: –
  • Available in Ondangwa AND Windhoek

Content of the course

  1. Growth and development
  2. Learning in the early years
  3. Inclusion and special needs
  4. Understanding care and well-being
  5. Families, caregivers, the community, and child care provisioning
  6. Health and hygiene
  7. Safety
  8. Career opportunities in Early Childhood

Compulsory generic subjects

  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HIV
  • Mathematics / Numeracy

Perspectives after passing the course

  • Applying at a ECD Center with the KAYEC certificate
  • Volunteering at ECD Centers / Schools (grade 0) to gain experience
  • Opening your own business as an entrepreneur
  • Further studies at a different institution (e.g. NAMCOL, Lingua)
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