Child Psychology Courses

Child Psychology Courses are designed by the college to help you gain Certificate Qualifications that help you towards your dream of working with children.

Our Child Psychology Courses

Child Psychology

Child Psychology: Certificate Course

The Child Psychology Certificate Course is designed by the college to help you gain a set of skills that are highly valued in the working ...
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Child Psychology

Child Psychology Short Course

Our Child Psychology Short Course will give you the skills you need to boost your career in Child Day Care. Understand any child's mental development.
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Child Psychology

Child Psychology Comprehensive Course

The Child Psychology Comprehensive Course falls under the Short Course Programme. You are properly prepared for the work environment when you study this course.
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Child Psychology Short courses are created by the college. This is done to offer courses that are fair to all students. You can study these courses because they have qualities that are best for everyone. These are:

  • They offer a set of skills
  • They have fair entry requirements
  • There are no exams written
  • Fewer assessments
  • Easy to finish
  • Can be completed in less time
NOTE: Our Short Courses are provided in partnership with Skills Academy. We offer Short Courses through Skills Academy. Matric College and Skills Academy are partner Colleges.

What Are Child Psychology Courses?

Child Psychology courses are courses that equip you with skills and knowledge that make you work-ready. They prepare you to work as a qualified professional in the Child Psychology field. When you completed the Child Psychology Short Courses, you are awarded a Certificate Qualification.

Child Psychology Courses

Child Day Care Short Course

Programme Type: Provider Programme
Award Issued By: Skills Academy
Accredited By: Not Applicable
Qualification Title: Child Psychology Short Course
Qualification Type: Certificate
Course Duration: 4 to 8 months

Entry Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years or older
  • Be able to read, write and understand English
  • Be able to study through distance learning

Course Subjects

  • Introduction to Business English
  • Communicating with Children
  • Learning Psychology
  • Introduction to Business English

Child Day Care Certificate Course

Programme Type: Provider Programme
Award Issued By: Skills Academy
Accredited By: Not Applicable
Qualification Title: Child Psychology Certificate Course
Qualification Type: Certificate
Course Duration: 8 to 12 months

Entry Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years or older
  • Be able to read, write and understand English
  • Be able to study through distance learning

Course Subjects

  • Introduction to Business English
  • Communicating with Children
  • Learning Psychology
  • Child Development
  • First Aid Concepts

Child Day Care Comprehensive Course

Programme Type: Provider Programme
Award Issued By: Skills Academy
Accredited By: Not Applicable
Qualification Title: Child Psychology Comprehensive Course
Qualification Type: Certificate
Course Duration: 12 to 18 months

Entry Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years or older
  • Be able to read, write and understand English
  • Be able to study through distance learning

Course Subjects

  • Introduction to Business English
  • Communicating with Children
  • Learning Psychology
  • Child Development
  • First Aid Concepts
  • Telephone Courtesy and Customer Service
  • Time Management

This is what you will learn in the Child Psychology field: 

  • How to communicate like a Child Psychology professional
  • Good communication with children
  • How children learn and develop their learning skills
  • Development of children in speech, thoughts and behaviour
  • How to use first aid
  • How to treat a customer
  • How to manage your work in a timely manner
Child Day Care Certificate Course

There are specific subjects required to study the Child Psychology Short courses at Matric College. We do not require background knowledge. Our courses will equip you with knowledge and skills enough to prepare you for the field you choose. You are only required to meet the following requirements: 

  • Be at least 16 years or older 
  • Be able to read, write and understand English 
  • Be able to study through distance learning

No, you do not need Maths to study the Child Psychology Short courses at Matric College. You can study with any of the subjects you already have.

Course orderCourse orderDuration
First courseChild Psychology Short Course4 to 6 months
Second courseChild Psychology Certificate Course8 to 12 months
Third courseChild Psychology Comprehensive Course12 to 18 months

You can study the Child Psychology course at Matric College. We offer the course through distance learning. This means you study the course from home. While you study through us from home, we ensure you experience quality education. This is why we provide the following to support you academically: 

  • Study Material 

Once you have completed your registration with us, we send you the study material. This is done through courier services. Delivery takes 5 to 7 days to arrive. 

  • Tutors 

Our tutors are dedicated to make you understand your course assessments so that you can pass. They are available Mondays to Fridays, 08:00 am to 05:00 pm. 

  • Course Experts 

Whenever you need detailed information on the courts you have chosen, our Course Experts are available to assist you. 

  • Red Alert Forms 

When you have urgent requests, we will contact you. Our support team is available for this.

You can find out more information from our Course Experts. They will tell you everything you need to know regarding course fees and payment options available.

Christa Algera 

WhatsApp Number: 067 979 8751

Email Address: [email protected]

Grace Makume

WhatsApp Number: 060 488 0895

Email Address: [email protected]

Tebogo Setsetse

WhatsApp Number: 078 640 2271

Email Address: [email protected]

Lindiwe Molekoa

WhatsApp Number: 081 722 1268

Email Address: [email protected]

Tatum Jansen

WhatsApp Number: 079 544 5215

Email Address: [email protected]

 

Yes, you can study Child Psychology Short courses at home through Matric College. We are a distance learning college. This means that you study our courses from home. This is beneficial because of the following: 

  • Anyone can study 
  • You study comfortably  
  • You can balance studying and working

Child Psychology is a good course because of the following: 

  • You can find employment
  • A career opportunity can lead to another
  • Self-employment is an option 
  • You can work for a company as well as be self-employed 
  • You have the option of working internationally 
  • You will gain valuable skills 
  • When children are growing and learning, you will feel rewarded  
  • You can learn from children
  • Be a positive influence on the next generation

Every course is demanding. However, it is easier to enjoy learning a course and pass if you have a positive attitude. Choose to have the following qualities so that you can pass Child Psychology: 

  • I will pass the course 
  • The course is not hard 
  • I am willing to learn 
  • I will study to pass 
  • I will ask for assistance

You can pass the Child Psychology course by doing the following: 

  • Study 

Taking time to study your study material will help you pass the Child Psychology course. You will have a better understanding of what the course is about and this will help you pass.  

  • Get Help 

We have tutors available from Mondays to Fridays 08:00 am to 05:00 pm to assist you with your course assessments. You can contact them through email, call or WhatsApp. Getting assisted will increase your chances of passing. 

  • Write Assessments

There are assignments available in the Child Psychology courses. You must complete these to pass and get awarded a Certificate Qualification.

You can start a career in Child Psychology by doing the following: 

  • Apply at Matric College 
  • Study the Child Psychology Short courses 
  • Gain a Certificate Qualification in Child Psychology 
  • Use the Qualification to find employment in the Childcare field 
  • Grow your career in Childcare
  • Earn a good salary 
  • Help children develop skills 
  • Help children learn 
  • You can be self-employed 
  • Work with different people 
  • Feel good about what you do 
  • You can work on a flexible schedule

Yes, Child Psychologists are happy. This is because their line of work is rewarding. They feel good about working with children and getting to help them. Child Psychologists are responsible for helping children develop their emotional, social and mental development. Seeing children learn and grow is a rewarding feeling, knowing they took part in that growth.

To know if you would like to become a Child Psychologist, you can do some self-introspection. Here is a list of some questions you can answer to know if you want to be a Child Psychologist. 

  1. Do you love children? 
  2. Can you work with children every day? 
  3. Are you a patient person? 
  4. Do you want to help children learn and grow? 
  5. Can you work as a Child Psychologist, even if you earn a small salary? 
  6. Are you an attentive person? 
  7. Do you naturally have a positive mindset?
  8. Are you interested in impacting lives?

If you answered yes to four or more of these questions, then you should study the Child Psychology Short course. You will work well with children.

No, Child Psychology Short courses offered at Matric College are not accredited. These courses are designed by the college. They offer skills that prepare you for work. They are good if you are looking to gain skills for employment or to earn a promotion.

Yes, you can use a Child Psychology Qualification to work internationally. There are children in different parts of the world. This means you have different career opportunities. You can use your Qualification to work internationally in the Childcare field.

You can use a Child Psychology Qualification to do the following: 

  • Find employment 
  • Open a business 

Find Employment 

You can use the Child Psychology Certificate Qualification to find work. You will be valued by employers based on the skills you have obtained. You can work as a: 

  • Childcare Minder 
  • Childcare Worker 
  • Childcare Manager 
  • Nanny 
  • Au Pair 

Open A Business 

You can use a Child Psychology Certificate Qualification to open a business. You can start a Day Care Centre. People will trust your services more if you have a qualification.

People with the following qualities can study Child Psychology:

  • Patient 

You must be patient because children are still in the process of learning. They need someone who is patient to help them grow.  

  • Enthusiastic 

Children are full of energy. You must be someone who is fun, adventurous and energetic to enjoy working with them. 

  • Sympathetic 

Children are emotional for different reasons. You must be sympathetic towards them as this may happen often. 

  • Communicative 

You must be a good communicator to work well with children. Children listen, you only need to know how to speak to them. 

  • Good listener 

Children love someone who listens. They have a lot of things to say. Be a good listener and this will help you work well with them. 

  • Attention to detail 

You must pay attention when working with children. They are still young and interested in touching, eating or playing with anything in front of them. Paying close attention to them helps them be safe and secure.

Why Choose To Study Child Psychology Via Distance Learning

  • Study from home 

There are no classes to attend physically. You study from home where it is comfortable and convenient for you. 

  • Study at your own pace 

You study at the pace that you understand best. This increases your chances of passing. 

  • Save money 

You will save money that would usually be spent on transport travelling to class. 

  • Assistance 

We have tutors to help you with course assessments. Getting assistance helps you understand your assessments better so that you can pass. 

  • Course experts 

We have course experts to assist you when you need detailed information regarding the course you have chosen. 

  • Urgent requests 

Your urgent requests are handled by our support team. They ensure that you study with no stress. 

  • Qualification 

Once you have completed a course, we award you with a qualification.

Career Opportunities With A Child Psychology Qualification

  • Childcare Minder – R 5 682 per month 
  • Childcare Worker – R 6 952 per month
  • Childcare Manager – R 10 200 per month
  • Nanny – R 6 773 per month
  • Au Pair – R 7 000 per month
  • Ensure that the children are safe 
  • Preparing meals 
  • Housekeeping
  • Taking children to outdoor activities 
  • Encourage children to learn and play educational games
  • Promote good hygiene in children
  • Make food for children 
  • Creating learning programmes for children 
  • Meeting up with parents 
  • Recording child information
  • Hire and train new employees 
  • Develop training programmes for children 
  • Manage and monitor the budget plan and accounts 
  • Ensure staff complies with regulations 
  • Ensure environment is safe for children
  • Planning of meals 
  • Preparing healthy food 
  • Bathing and dressing children 
  • Assist with homework 
  • Perform light housekeeping
  • Playing with children 
  • Helping with homework 
  • Helping children get to sleep 
  • Take children to school 
  • Doing the children’s laundry

Benefits Of Studying At Matric College

  • Study at home 
  • Study while you are working 
  • Study the way you learn best 
  • Set up your own study sessions 
  • Receive help when you need it from tutors 
  • Get study material from us delivered to your doorstep 
  • Get assisted when you have urgent requests 
  • Receive a qualification when you complete a course

Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Date Published: April 25, 2022
Editor: Amy Venter