Are you interested in working with young children and building a career in Early Childhood Development (ECD)? ECD Training is offering training opportunities for people who want to develop their skills and qualifications in the Early Childhood Development sector.
For the 2026/2027 study period, prospective students can explore ECD qualifications offered through Accreditation and Training Services, including the Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner at NQF Level 4 and the National Diploma: Early Childhood Development at NQF Level 5.
The training is designed for people who want to develop practical knowledge and professional skills for working with babies, toddlers and young children.
Important: ECD Training’s website currently provides information about the qualifications and enrolment process, but does not show a specific 2026/2027 closing date. Applicants should contact the training provider directly to confirm available enrolment dates, fees and places before applying.
About ECD Training
Accreditation and Training Services provides Early Childhood Development training and states that it is an accredited training provider with ETDP SETA and QCTO. The provider’s office is located in Groenkloof, Pretoria.
The training focuses on developing the knowledge and practical abilities required to support children’s learning, development, health, safety and wellbeing.
The ECD NQF Level 4 qualification, for example, prepares learners to work as Early Childhood Development Practitioners. The qualification covers planning activities, facilitating learning, observing children’s development, assessing progress and supporting children’s overall wellbeing.
ECD NQF Level 4 Qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner is registered as Qualification ID 97542 at NQF Level 4 and carries 131 credits.
The qualification is intended to prepare learners to work as ECD practitioners in different settings.
According to the provider, learners can develop skills to:
- Plan and prepare ECD learning environments.
- Develop stimulating activities for children.
- Facilitate daily learning programmes.
- Observe and assess children’s development.
- Record children’s progress.
- Prepare reports about children’s development.
- Promote children’s health, nutrition and safety.
- Support children’s holistic development.
- Work in inclusive, play-based learning environments.
The qualification is suitable for working with babies, toddlers and young children from age 0 to Grade R.
ECD Level 4 Modules
The published programme includes modules covering:
- Planning and preparation for ECD
- Facilitating and mediating active learning
- Observation and assessment in ECD
- Health, safety and wellbeing of children
- Administration for ECD
- Workplace experience
- Preparation for EISA
- External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
The EISA is written in South Africa at an assessment centre.
Who Can Apply for ECD Level 4?
According to the provider, applicants for the ECD NQF Level 4 programme need either:
- A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3, or
- Another NQF Level 3 qualification.
Applicants should confirm their eligibility directly with ECD Training before enrolling because admission requirements and programme arrangements can change.
ECD NQF Level 5
Applicants who already have relevant qualifications or Grade 12 can also consider the National Diploma: Early Childhood Development at NQF Level 5.
The programme is listed as Qualification ID 64650, with 241 credits.
The qualification is designed to develop skills in planning and implementing learning programmes based on knowledge of child development. It also aims to improve ECD teaching competence and support professional development within the sector.
Who Can Apply for ECD Level 5?
The provider lists the following entry requirements:
- An ECD NQF Level 4 qualification, or
- Grade 12.
Applicants must also be able to read, write and use written learning and teaching resources in at least two South African languages and understand fundamental mathematical/numeracy concepts.
Applicants who enter with Grade 12 are required to complete Modules 1–11, while applicants who already have an ECD NQF Level 4 qualification are required to complete Modules 4–11.
What Will You Learn?
The Level 5 programme covers several areas that are important for people working in Early Childhood Development.
Modules include:
- Planning and preparing for ECD
- Facilitating and monitoring development
- Providing care and support
- Mediating active learning
- Promoting healthy development
- Literacy and communication skills
- Facilitating learning programmes
- Diversity and special needs
- Managing learning programmes
- Life skills, literacy and numeracy programmes
- Final integrated summative assessment
This makes the programme suitable for people who want to strengthen their knowledge and professional development in the ECD field.
How to Apply for ECD Training 2026/2027
The application process is relatively straightforward.
Step 1: Choose Your Qualification
First, determine whether you meet the entry requirements for ECD NQF Level 4 or ECD NQF Level 5.
If you are unsure which qualification is suitable for your education level, contact ECD Training before making payment.
Step 2: Request the Enrolment Form
For ECD Level 4, the provider instructs prospective learners to email admin@ecdtraining.co.za and request the quote request form for ECD Level 4.
For ECD Level 5, applicants can email the same address and request the quote request form for the ECD Level 5 training programme.
Step 3: Complete the Required Information
Complete the information requested by the training provider and provide the required supporting documents.
Make sure your personal information, educational qualifications and contact details are correct before submitting your application.
Step 4: Receive Your Quote
According to the provider’s published process, applicants receive a pro forma invoice for their selected module or modules.
Step 5: Make Payment
Applicants can then make payment according to the instructions provided by ECD Training.
Proof of payment should be submitted as instructed by the provider.
Step 6: Receive Your Learning Material
Once the enrolment process has been completed, learners receive their learner guide and supporting documents.
Step 7: Complete Your Assignments
Learners are required to complete the necessary documentation and submit their work to their support facilitator or assessor.
The provider states that document submissions should be sent in PDF format.
Is ECD Training Available Online?
The published information indicates that learners receive learning materials and submit required documents electronically to their support facilitator or assessor. The provider also states that support is available by email during office hours.
However, applicants should confirm the exact delivery format, practical requirements and assessment arrangements for their chosen programme before enrolling.
This is particularly important because ECD qualifications can include workplace experience and assessment requirements.
What Career Opportunities Can ECD Training Support?
An ECD qualification can help learners develop skills for working in the Early Childhood Development sector.
Depending on the qualification, experience and applicable employment requirements, potential work environments may include:
- Early childhood development centres
- Day-care and childcare environments
- Community-based ECD programmes
- Grade R-related learning environments
- Educational support settings
- Other organisations involved in early childhood services
Completing a qualification does not automatically guarantee employment. Applicants should always check the specific requirements of an employer or government vacancy before applying for a job.
Why Consider ECD as a Career?
Early childhood is an important stage of human development. Children need safe environments, appropriate learning activities, good nutrition, care and support as they develop.
People who enjoy working with children may find ECD a rewarding career path.
Training can also help practitioners develop structured skills instead of relying only on informal childcare experience.
The Level 4 qualification specifically focuses on planning activities, facilitating learning, observing children’s progress and promoting their health, safety and wellbeing.
ECD Training 2026/2027 Contact Details
Prospective applicants can contact ECD Training directly for the latest information about 2026/2027 enrolment, fees, admission requirements and available programmes.
Training Provider: Accreditation and Training Services
Website: ecdtraining.co.za
Email: admin@ecdtraining.co.za
Telephone: 012 051 0371
Office: 7 Van Wouw Street, Groenkloof, Pretoria
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00
How to Start Your Application
Applicants interested in ECD NQF Level 4 should contact the provider and request the quote request form for the ECD Level 4 programme.
Applicants interested in ECD NQF Level 5 should request the quote request form for the ECD Level 5 training programme.
Important Information for 2026/2027 Applicants
Before paying any fees, prospective learners should confirm:
- Whether 2026/2027 enrolment is currently open.
- The latest programme fees.
- The payment schedule.
- Entry requirements.
- Required documents.
- Workplace experience requirements.
- Assessment arrangements.
- Whether the programme is available through the preferred study format.
- The latest enrolment or closing date.
This is important because programme dates, fees and administrative requirements can change.
Final Thoughts
The ECD Training programmes provide an opportunity for people interested in building skills in Early Childhood Development.
The provider currently lists an NQF Level 4 Occupational Certificate in Early Childhood Development as well as an NQF Level 5 National Diploma in Early Childhood Development. The programmes cover areas such as child development, learning activities, assessment, health and safety, literacy, numeracy, inclusion and professional practice.
If you want to study ECD during the 2026/2027 period, check your eligibility and contact the provider directly for the latest enrolment information before submitting payment.
Official application/contact: ECD Training official website
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