Busisiwe Mbangula

The Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (NQF Level 5) is an accredited qualification designed to prepare educators for nurturing and teaching young children from birth to age 4. It focuses on foundational child development, health, safety, and classroom management, along with practical teaching strategies for early literacy, numeracy, and life skills. The program combines theoretical coursework with practical Work-Integrated Learning in early childhood centers to build strong instructional and administrative skills.

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Foundation Phase Teaching is a 4-year professional qualification (NQF Level 7) that certifies educators to teach Grade R through Grade 3. It provides specialized training in core curriculum areas—Home Language, First Additional Language, Mathematics, and Life Skills—while emphasizing child development, literacy acquisition, early numeracy, and inclusive education strategies to support diverse learning needs. The degree combines theoretical pedagogy with extensive, school-based practical teaching experience, preparing graduates to deliver national curriculum frameworks and meet SACE professional registration standards.