No Experience Required

Our ECD qualifications and training do not need previous experience.

Accredited Qualification

Our qualifications are NQF aligned and are fully recognised in the ECD environment.

Globally Recognised

Our trainings are recognised globally and will equip you with the skills needed.

SACET is a private skills development provider (SDP) accredited with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupation (QCTO).

Our qualifications help people become an ECD caregiver in a day care, a business owner, or professionally qualified ECD practitioner.

ECD PRACTITIONER TRAINING IN DURBAN, KZN

Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioner

Students will engage in Knowledge, Practical, and Workplace Experience modules to enable them to work with babies and toddlers in the age-group birth to four-year-olds, and/or open their own ECD centre or creche.

NQF LEVEL: 4

DURATION: One year (notional hours)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12

Why do this qualification?

Get access to the NQF

Helping you get an internationally recognized occupational qualification.

Get equipped with knowledge, skills and attitudes to become a caregiver in a day-care centre, creche or private home/Gr. R teacher-aide/business owner

What Our Students Say

Some kind words from our previous students.

“Fantastic!”

My journey at SACET was nothing short of amazing. The ECD Practitioner program provided me with a thorough understanding of child development, and the practical modules allowed me to apply my knowledge in real-world settings. I now feel fully prepared to work with young children and am even considering opening my own creche.

Lerato P

“Helpful!”

Absolutely helpful and highly recommended! The balance between knowledge-based learning, practical application, and workplace experience equipped me with the skills I need to succeed. The facilitator and hands-on training have been instrumental in building my confidence and competence in working with toddlers and babies.

Nomsa T

“Experts!”

Enrolling in the ECD Practitioner program at SACET and Dr. Nadira Manickchund was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The course is well-structured, and the workplace experience module was particularly beneficial, giving me real-life practice. I now have a solid foundation to work in an established ECD centers or start my own.

Emily S

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