1. ECD COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE (COP) DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2014 TIME:10:55 – 11:10 VENUE: GIBS, 26 MELVILLE ROAD, ILLOVO Update on QCTO process: ECD Practitioner

3. PROCESS Pre-scoping Meeting: 11 th June 2013 Scoping Meeting: 26 th June 2013 Profiling Meeting: June 25 th and 26 th 2014 First Working Group Meeting: August 4 th -6 th Second Working Group Meeting: September 1 st – 5 th Assessment document working group: 25 th September Verification meeting : 26 th September Teleconference to discuss final review: 30 th September Final documents delivered to QCTO: 30 th September

4. PRODUCTS Three documents: Assessment specifications Curriculum Qualification

5. ASSESSMENT – WHAT? The external assessment will include written assessment conducted up to a maximum of 3 hours at decentralised assessment sites or centre, approved by the ETDP SETA (AQP), practical tasks evaluation in a simulated `environment to be conducted at accredited assessment sites approved by ETDP SETA (AQP) over a period of 1-2 days and the evaluation of workplace assignment assessed by ETDP SETA registered assessor. Learner show proof of completed subjects, statement of workplace experience and FLC.

6. ASSESSMENT – FOCUS AREAS Plan and prepare appropriate broad phase stimulating activities that meet the holistic needs of all children in own setting, 25% Facilitate and mediate all aspects of the daily programme in own setting, 35% Observe, assess, record and report on each child’s progress, 15% Promote the well-being, health, nutrition, safety and protection of children, 20% Reflect upon and improve on own practice, 5%

7. ASSESSMENT – WHO? AQP is ETDP-SETA Register Assessors – o •Qualification: NQF Level 5 early childhood development qualification or equivalent o •Expertise: Practicing Early Childhood Practitioner o •Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years o •Assessment experience: Assessment Unit Standard o •Registration: Registered with EDTP SETA as an Assessor

8. CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Knowledge Modules: 43 credits Practical Skill Modules: 43 credits Work Experience Modules: 62 credits Total: 148 credits (excluding foundational learning component - IEB) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Level 3

9. CURRICULUM COMPONENT - KNOWLEDGE 234201000-KM-01, Introduction to the early childhood development sector, NQF Level 4, Credits 4 234201000-KM-02, Theories and perspectives of Child Development, NQF Level 5, Credits 6 234201000-KM-03, Planning and Programme development in early childhood settings, NQF Level 4, Credits 8 234201000-KM-04, Facilitation and mediation of active learning, NQF Level 4, Credits 12 234201000-KM-05, Observation, assessment, reporting and recording in early childhood development, NQF Level 4, Credits 4 234201000-KM-06, Promotion of health, safety and well-being of children, NQF Level 4, Credits 6 234201000-KM-07, Administration for early childhood development services and programmes, NQF Level 3, Credits 3 Proof of completed subjects

10. SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements: Training venue/classroom, chairs, desks and tables Training material and resources Human Resource Requirements: The trainer must have NQF Level 5 or above Early Childhood Development qualification or equivalent Registered assessor with ETDP SETA is a recommendation The trainer with facilitation skills is a recommendation Trainer/Learner Ratio: 1:30 (Max) Legal Requirements: Legal Entity Accredited skills development provider with ETDP SETA Compliant with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and requirements

11. CURRICULUM COMPONENT - PRACTICAL 234201000-PM-01, Plan and prepare inclusive educational activities and routines using an approved programme based on the curriculum framework, NQF Level 4, Credits 12 234201000-PM-02, Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning programme, NQF Level 5, Credits 9 234201000-PM-03, Observe, assess, record and report each child’s progress according the age and stage, NQF Level 4, Credits 4 234201000-PM-04, Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children, NQF Level 4, Credits 12 234201000-PM-05, Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers, NQF Level 4, Credits 3 234201000-PM-06, Prepare and maintain administrative systems, NQF Level 3, Credits 3 Proof of completed subjects

12. SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements: Training venue/classroom, chairs, desks and tables Training material and resources Human Resource Requirements: The trainer must have NQF Level 5 or above Early Childhood Development qualification or equivalent Registered assessor with ETDP SETA is a recommendation The trainer with facilitation skills is a recommendation Trainer/Learner Ratio: 1:30 (Max) Legal Requirements: Legal Entity Accredited skills development provider with ETDP SETA Compliant with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and requirements

13. CURRICULUM COMPONENT - WORKPLACE 234201000-WM-01, Learning programme and routines planning and preparation process, NQF Level 4, Credits 13 234201000-WM-02, Processes of facilitating and mediating the learning programme in a variety of contexts, NQF Level 4, Credits 15 234201000-WM-03, Processes of observation, assessment, recording and reporting on children’s learning and development, NQF Level 4, Credits 7 234201000-WM-04, Processes and procedures of promoting the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children in an early childhood development setting, NQF Level 4, Credits 10 Statement of Workplace experience

14. SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements: Access to the following equipment and systems: Early childhood development programme Teaching aids, play materials and educational resources Early Childhood Development Centre documents/Site documents Access to the following key processes Parents and support structures meetings and processes Human Resource Requirements: A qualified person with at least NQF Level 5 or above early childhood development related qualification with a minimum of 3 years relevant early childhood development work experience Mentor/Supervisor: Learner Ratio: 1:15 (maximum) Legal Requirements: Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulatory requirements Early Childhood Development Centre systems and procedures conform to relevant early childhood development national policy and guidelines Approved workplace Application for clearance in terms of Part B of the National Child Protection Register

15. OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSE Plans and prepares; facilitates and mediates; observes and assesses the progress of children, and reflect on learning in an inclusive, play-based environment to support the learning and holistic development of children (from conception-school going) in different centre and non-based settings.

16. OCCUPATIONAL TASKS Planning and preparing age and stage appropriate inclusive activities, both adult-directed and child-initiated, to support the holistic learning, development and well-being of children (NQF Level 4) Mediating and facilitating appropriate and meaningful holistic learning of every child (NQF Level 4) Observing, assessing, recording and reporting each child’s progress according the age and stage (NQF Level 4) Promoting the well-being, health, safety and protection of children (NQF Level 4) Develop professionalism through reflecting and improving on own practice (NQF Level 5)

17. NEW QUESTIONS for ECD Support to practitioners given the new structure of the qualification and the emphasis on workplace and practical.. Planning and mediating / facilitating emphasis in curriculum..play ??? How does the new curriculum change/ adapt/ support what we understand by curriculum? Emphasis on language/ literacy and mathematics.. Is this new curriculum supporting this emphasis or what does it seem to understand by this emphasis? Will the assessment be able to ‘produce quality, trained practitioners’? Do we see gaps and what do we do about them? How will these changes shift the way training is conducted?  Etc..