{"id":11147,"date":"2024-08-21T14:03:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T14:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namcol.edu.na?page_id=11147"},"modified":"2024-11-19T10:55:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T10:55:30","slug":"certificate-in-early-childhood-development-cecd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/namcol.edu.na\/index.php\/certificate-in-early-childhood-development-cecd\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CECD)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The aim of the Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CECD)\u00a0is to provide an opportunity and appropriate training for ECD students so that\u00a0all children in Namibia at pre-school level have access to well-trained staff\u00a0that offer suitable and appropriate services at ECD centres.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2022 Improve knowledge and understanding of how to care for children in their developmental stages.
\u2022 Provide a safe nurturing and loving environment for the children.
\u2022 Use available resources constructively, creatively and effectively
\u2022 Ensure national uniformity of the programme followed at the ECD centres.
\u2022 Understand the significance of a child\u2019s development.
\u2022 Develop a lively, questioning, appreciative and creative intellect in a child.
\u2022 Develop a positive self-esteem through social interaction, as well as self-confidence and understanding of the world a child lives in.
\u2022 Provide for the child\u2019s individual needs and aptitudes.
\u2022 Promote and foster the highest moral and ethical values within a child.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Educators in the Industry and members of the general public who meet the admission requirements and would like to pursue a career in this field.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2022 Grade 12 certificate (20 points in six modules)
\u2022 E symbol in English
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\u2022 Grade 10 certificate (25 points in six modules)
\u2022 E symbol in English
\u2022 3 years relevant working experience<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2022 Two assignments per module.
\u2022 Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
\u2022 An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for the examination in each module.
\u2022 One 3-hour examination paper per subject (exam mark will contribute 50% towards the final mark).
\u2022 1 practicum
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSEMESTER 1<\/strong>\nRegistration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. \n<\/br><\/br>\nSEMESTER 2<\/strong>\nRegistration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, The remaining amount should be settled by 30 September.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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DURATION<\/h5>\n<\/div>\nOne and a Half Year\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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CONTACT DETAILS<\/h5>\n<\/div>\nPenehafo Pohamba<\/br>\n+264 613205352<\/br>\npohamba@namcol.edu.na<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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