COURSES

Little Seeds offers a variety of course for people working with and caring for children and teenagers.
Early Childhood Development Courses for Pre-school and Reception Year Teachers
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Basic Certificate in Early Childhood Development (Pre-school phase) NQF Level 1 Fundamental: 36 credits at or above Level 1 Core: 48 credits level 1 Electives: 36 credits level 1 Fundamental Language, literacy and communication – 20 credits Mathematical literacy – 16 credits Core Support Active Learning: 24 credits Support Healthy development: 12 credits Assist with Managing the Learning programme: 12 credits Electives NQF2 - Make ECD Learning Resources: 8 credits NQF3 - Facilitate learning through stories, songs and rhymes: 8 credits NQF3 - Facilitate creative art in ECD programme: 8 credits NQF2 - Facilitate learning through play: 12 credits
National Certificate in Early Childhood Development (Pre-school phase) NQF Level 4 Fundamental: 36 credits Core: 64 credits Electives: 20 credits Fundamental Communication – 20 credits Numeracy – 16 credits Core Facilitating Active learning: 30 credits Facilitating healthy development: 14 credits Managing the learning programme: 20 credits Electives NQF3 – Support Children and Adults living with HIV/AIDS in ECD settings: 8 credits NQF3 – Include children experiencing barriers to learning and development in the ECD setting: 12 credits	Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development NQF Level 5 Fundamental: 12 credits Core: 72 credits Electives: 36 credits at or above level 4 Fundamental - covered if student has grade 12 Core Mediate Active Learning in ECD Programmes: 24 credits Promote Healthy Development: 12 credits Develop and Manage the ECD learning Programme: 21 credits ASSMT01 Plan and Conduct Assessment: 15 credits Electives NQF5 - Facilitate a Literacy Learning Programme in the Reception Year: 12 credits NQF5 - Facilitate a Numeracy Learning Programme in the Reception Year: 12 credits NQF5 – Facilitate a Life-Skills Learning Programme in the Reception Year: 12 credits
Individual Courses
‘Include children experiencing barriers to learning and development in ECD settings’ 12 credits – NQF 3 This course is suitable for anyone working with young children and who desires to commit themselves to the government policy of inclusion in their pre-schools. Course includes: Understanding Inclusion Identifying special needs Identifying barriers to learning Building relationships with direct role-players Building relationships with indirect role players How to meet special needs appropriately How to overcome barriers Planning, recording and evaluating. Duration of course: 1 week Please note that a portfolio of assignments must be completed and the learner found to be competent in order to receive credits.
Psycho-Social courses for people working with orphaned children and teenagers
Aimed at orphan-heads of households, these provide support for teenagers who have experienced trauma and bereavement. They equip them with simple budgeting, cooking, child-care skills. Teenagers are given the opportunity to learn how to be assertive, to communicate effectively and to be effective role-models for their siblings. During the workshops they go on team-building exercises and face new challenges. Basic Child Communication Course - Giving help to children with emotional problems Child Communication Part 1 These courses are essential for pre-school teachers, teachers, social workers, care workers, orphan care workers, in fact anyone working and living with children. First Stage: Course includes: Basic concepts of systems theory Child development The needs of children Rights and responsibilities of the child and the adult Nutrition and health Problems experienced by children Indication of problems in children Five types of expressing love Communication How to communicate with children Mediated learning experience – for improved understanding and communication Duration: 2 weeks Child Communication Part 2 Second stage Course includes: The impact of HIV/AIDS on children and the family Loss/death/bereavement from a child’s perspective How to talk to children about death Preparation for death (emotional support) Child abuse/types of abuse/dynamics of family and adults who abuse children Therapeutic games Your own attitudes (knowing yourself) Conflict Resolution Duration: 2 weeks
Other Training Courses
Assessment of Work Place Learning Aim of the Course This generic assessor unit standard is for those who assess people for their achievement of learning outcomes in terms of specific criteria using pre-designed assessment instruments. Those who achieve this unit standard will be able to conduct assessments within their fields of expertise. This unit standard will contribute towards the achievement of a variety of Education, Training and Development Practices and Human Resources Development related qualifications. The course is offered in association with Learning Performance Link. Course Title: Assessing Workplace Learning Unit Standard Level – NQF 5 Credits - 15 Modules Real Change in ETD Understanding standards and assessment Planning for assessment Evaluating and using assessment tools Conducting assessment RPL process explored Recording and reviewing assessment Duration: 4 days + Assessment Cost: On request Moderator Training Aim of the Course This unit standard is for people who moderate or intend to moderate assessments against unit standards and/or qualifications. This unit standard will contribute towards the achievement of a variety of Education, Training and Development Practices and Human Resources Development related qualifications. The course is offered in association with Learning Performance Link. A prerequisite is that the “Assessment in the Workplace” course is completed first. Course Title: Moderator Assessment Unit Standard Level: NQF 6 Credits: 10 Modules Plan and Prepare for moderation Conduct moderation Advise and support assessors and assessment agencies Report, record and administer moderation Review moderation systems and processes Duration: 2 days + Assessment Cost: On request Coaching Learners Aim of the Course A practitioner who has achieved this unit standard will be able to identify and provide structured and targeted skills to develop opportunities in the workplace. This unit standard will therefore provide recognition for individuals who are competent coaches and enhance their employability. Course Title: Coaching Learners Unit Standard Level: NQF 3 Credits: 8 Modules Basic Communication Skills Preparation Implementation Evaluation Personality Type in Learning Teamwork Characteristics of effective learner Duration: 5 day course Cost: On request

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