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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Facilitate the holistic development of babies, toddlers and young children |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244480 | Facilitate the holistic development of babies, toddlers and young children | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Early Childhood Development | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development | Early Childhood Development | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 16 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
7402 | Facilitating Learning Through Play | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 12 | Complete |
7403 | Facilitating Learning Through Stories, Songs and Rhymes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 | Complete |
7404 | Facilitating Language Development Bilingual/Multilingual ECD Programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 | Complete |
7405 | Facilitating Creative Art Activities in ECD Programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 | Complete |
12840 | Include children experiencing barriers to learning and development in ECD settings | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 12 | Complete |
12836 | Facilitate the learning and development of toddlers (18-36 months) in ECD settings | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 12 | Complete |
12835 | Facilitate the learning and development of babies (0-24 months) in ECD settings | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 12 | Complete |
13850 | Facilitate active learning in ECD programmes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 30 | Complete |
13851 | Facilitate healthy development in ECD programmes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 14 | Complete |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This Unit Standard is for people who wish to enter or obtain recognition at an entry level of Early Childhood Development.
People credited with this Unit Standard are capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
"Facilitate" means the use of a range of activities, all of which combine in various ways to contribute to the holistic development of babies, toddlers and young children. The following lists provide examples of the range of activities that must be demonstrated, but these examples are not intended to be seen as exhaustive although all those listed below must be demonstrated as appropriate to the age group:
The above activities may sometimes be practitioner initiated, some may be initiated by babies, toddlers and children, and some may be routine activities. The above activities may happen in different groupings and settings as follows: "Holistic development" refers to physical, socio-emotional and cognitive and language development as follows: Where the term "developmentally appropriate" is used in this unit standard, it means that the development meets the needs of the children in a way that is consistent with recognised stages of development. "Babies" refers to an approximate range of 0-12 months, taking into account individual variations in development. "Toddlers" refers to an approximate range of 12-30 months, taking into account individual variations in development. "Young children" refers to an approximate range of 30 months to 5 years old, taking into account individual variations in development. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Facilitate development of babies, toddlers and/or young children. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Facilitation uses developmentally appropriate activities that are fun, relevant and meaningful to the life-world of the children. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The facilitation approach responds to cues provided by the children, while providing structure and experiences for their own development. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Cues may be noted through active listening and observation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The facilitation approach is multi-cultural, avoids bias and is sensitive to the existing knowledge, experiences and needs of the children. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The facilitation approach takes advantage of teachable moments. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
"Teachable moments" refers to those unplanned opportunities for development that present themselves during the daily programme, or routine if child is cared for at home by a parent figure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Children are managed in a manner that promotes development and is sensitive to the needs of individual children. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Communication is responsive and promotes development in general, and language development in particular. Questioning techniques, where applicable, are open, positive and responsive, promote child development and help to make learning explicit where appropriate. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Verbal and non-verbal interactions value the children and are encouraging, supportive, participatory, warm, caring and responsive to emotional and developmental needs. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Facilitation is carried out in a manner that ensures the physical and emotional safety, security and comfort of the children. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
Facilitation is carried out such that behaviour and life-skills are modelled in a developmentally appropriate manner. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
"Modelling" here refers to the way in which the facilitator provides an example to the children concerning behaviour. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
Facilitation ensures the holistic development of children. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 |
Behaviour and conflict management is positive, sympathetic, constructive, supportive, respectful and in line with current legislation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Reflect on own facilitation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The reflection considers own facilitation approach in relation to the developmental aims. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Feedback is obtained from a variety of relevant sources on the value and success of the facilitation approach. Such sources include colleagues and parents. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The reflection reveals strengths and weaknesses of the way in which development is facilitated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The reflection identifies the extent to which facilitation contributes meaningfully to the overall aims of the Early Childhood Development service. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Recommendations are provided to build on strengths and address identified weaknesses, thereby helping to improve future facilitation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Findings and recommendations are recorded clearly to support future facilitation. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following knowledge is embedded within the Unit Standard, and will be assessed directly or implicitly through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the assessment criteria:
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Solve problems that occur during activities and developing alternative ways of dealing with these. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others and in teams through group activities. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively through the general and specific activities related to planning and organising the activities. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information about the development of babies, toddlers and young children. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills during all facilitation activities. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
For assessment of this unit standard, facilitators must:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This Unit Standard replaces the following Unit Standards:
Glossary: Activities - refer to the active involvement of babies, toddlers and young children with a range of resources, materials and actions that contribute towards their development. This includes routine-based and play-based activities. Babies, toddlers and young children: Developmentally appropriate although it is accepted that there are multiple and contested ways in which the term may be used and understood, at its heart, "developmentally appropriate" is intended to convey the sense that children do develop in recognisable ways, even if at different rates and in line with different models of development. Hence, we may speak of something being developmentally appropriate if it meets the developmental needs of babies, toddlers and young children, supported by justifiable theories will inform the programme. Early Childhood Development (ECD) Service - the care, facilitation, observation, reporting and working with families and others in a variety of settings for the development of babies, toddlers and young children. Early Childhood Development (ECD) Settings - to any place where a child is or children are, including but not limited to Early Childhood Ddevelopment (ECD) centres, institutions such as prisons and hospitals, and at home. Facilitate - means the use of a range of activities, all of which combine in various ways to contribute to the holistic development of babies, toddlers and young children. Framework - guidelines to outline the range of Early Childhood Development (ECD) services, programmes and legal, health and social practices. Inclusion - the inclusion of all children including those with special needs. Programme - refers to the routines or schedules that spell out the sequence of daily and weekly events. The schedules may be very loose or highly structured depending on context and preference. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 58761 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
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78. | Klein Karoo Resource Centre |
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85. | Little Elephant Training Centre For Early Educationt/a LETCEE |
86. | Loago Business Consulting |
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89. | Majahd Educational Services Multi-Purpose Primary Co-operative Limited |
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98. | Mopani Development Academy |
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