National Certificate: N6 Educare

This part qualification is aimed primarily at giving the learner technical, theoretical and practical workplaceknowledge and skills required in their chosen occupational/vocational area.The design of the part qualification is such that, if taken sequentially with related N part courses i.e.N4+N5+N6, it enables learners to progressively obtain the National N Diploma once the required practical workcomponent of either 18 months or two years, as required for the specific occupational area, is completed.The part qualification as a single entity has value in the workplace as it equips learners with vital knowledgeand skills that enable them to be productively employed at entry-level positions in an occupation. The partqualification can be used for updating, upskilling and/or continuing education and training in relatedoccupations.

With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career in:

• Day Care Management
• Child Care Teaching Assistance
• Pre-School Teaching (excluding Grade R)
• Au Pairing
• Entrepreneurship

Upon successful completion of your required exams for each level, you will be awarded your National Certificate N6 Educare by the Department of Higher Education and Training. In order to qualifyfor a National Diploma, you have to work 18 months in the field after achieving your N6 certificate.

A National Certificate: N5 Educare