Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education at University of South Africa

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 18. Minimum APS 18. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning, or A Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a E symbol in HG or D symbol in SG in the language of teaching and learning, or A National Senior Certificate for Adults (NASCA) (Diploma endorsement) with at least a 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or A Level 4 or 5 Occupational Certificate in early childhood inclusive of care, development and education can presented for consideration for admission or A diploma in early childhood inclusive of care, development and education can be presented for consideration for admission and assessment pertaining to advanced credit standing with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement, as prescribed by institutions accredited to offer learning programmes that lead to the attainment and awarding of the qualification. Students MUST submit a police clearance certificate when they apply. Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old; have completed at least Grade 10; and have at least five years of relevant teaching experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl