Options for Training

Early Childhood Developmnent Training Programmes offered by the Centre for Creative Education are based on Waldorf Education, which is a world-wide educational movement. There are Waldorf schools and pre-schools in more than 50 countries of the world, including 22 Waldorf schools and Waldorf-based initiatives in South Africa.

1. (Basic) Certificate in Early Childhood Development (Level 1)
   Waldorf ECD Programme (Level 1)
   • 2 years part-time training
   • Entry: open
2. (National) Certificate in Early Childhood Development (Level 4)
   Waldorf Educare Programme (Level 4)
   • 2 years part-time training
   • Entry: grade 9 or equivalent
3. (Higher) Certificate in Early Childhood Development (Level 5)
   Waldorf Advanced ECD Programme (Level 5)
   • 2 years part-time training
   • Entry: matric / completed Level 4
4. (National) Diploma in Early Childhood Development
   • 3 years part-time training
   • Entry: strong matric and strong English and maths skills

Depending on a person's ability and learning potential, she (or he) typically begins training in one of three courses: Level 1 Certificate, Level 4 Certificate, or National Diploma. The certificate track typically will take 2 or 4 years (Level 1 OR Levels 4 and 5), and the Diploma track typically will take 3 years.

Courses are presented in Xhosa and English.

Literacy and Numeracy (SAQA Unit Standards) are included in the programmes.

The Centre for Creative Education has been fully accredited and registered by the Department of Education for all its Higher Education qualifications, including the Certificate in ECD (Level 5). Levels 1 and 4 have been approved by the ETDP-SETA; UMALUSI accreditation is in process.

For more information please contact Rowena Bell, Maria Msebenzi, or Ann Sharfman, 021-797-6802.