Educare Courses

You can study the Educare NATED Courses to obtain skills and knowledge. You will be awarded an Educare NATED Qualification when you complete the course.

Do you have a passion for kids? You can enrol at Matric College for our Educare Courses. 

Studying an Educare course is great for anyone who wants to work with young children. This course will provide you with practical skills and knowledge which will help you work well with children. 

Below is a list of the Educare Courses you can study at Matric College: 

What Are NATED Educare Courses?

NATED Educare Courses is one of the programmes created by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to decrease the youth unemployment rate in South Africa. 

These courses are designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge because employers look for candidates that already have work experience. When you have practical skills and knowledge, you have a higher chance of gaining employment. 

This is because the training process will not be long, as candidates have already gained the necessary work experience.

How Do NATED Educare Courses Work?

Educare NATED Courses work uniquely. These courses are based on practical and theoretical components. There are four courses and each one is built on the next course. This means you can only study the courses consecutively. 

For the first three courses, you have to complete the theoretical component. This means you study and complete assignments and exams. When you pass these courses, you can move to the practical component. These are the three Certificate Courses that include the theoretical component:

The practical component is based on the Educare NATED N6 National Diploma. This is how you can complete the practical component: 

  • Register your details on the iWIL website
    • The Department of Higher Education and Training created this website for candidates who are looking for employment 
    • The objective is to help students find volunteer work where they can obtain experience
  • A letter/report must be signed by the manager of the Day Care Centre that supervises your work experience
  • Please send the letter/report back to us, and we will submit it to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) 
  • You will receive your Educare NATED N6 National Diploma once the DHET approves your letter/report

NOTE:

You can also gain work experience by finding:

  • Part-time employment (related to your field of studies)
  • Full-time employment (related to your field of studies)
  • Internships (related to your field of studies)
  • Learnerships (related to your field of studies)

 

What Subjects Are Needed To Study Educare?

You are not required to have any specific subjects to study the Educare NATED Courses at Matric College. We only require that you have a Matric Qualification (National Senior Certificate or Amended Senior Certificate). 

If you do not have Matric, there are two courses you can enrol in to get your Matric Qualification. If you never studied for Matric, you can apply for the Adult Matric Course. You will need to be 21 years and have a Grade 9 or Grade 9 Equivalent Qualification to enrol. When you finish this course, you will receive a Matric Qualification

If you have been in Matric before but did not pass, you can enrol in the Rewrite Matric Course. You will have a chance to change the subjects you failed if you desire to. This may help you choose simpler subjects. When you finish this course, you will receive a Matric Qualification. 

You can use the Matric Qualification that you have received in the Adult Matric Course or the Rewrite Matric Course to enrol in the Educare NATED Course.   

What Is A NATED Qualification?

A NATED Qualification is what you are awarded when you have completed a NATED Course. If you have completed an Educare NATED Course, you are awarded an Educare NATED Qualification. You can use this to find employment.

What Is An N6 Qualification?

An N6 Qualification in Educare can refer to the following qualifications: 

What Is The Difference Between N6 And A National Diploma?

The difference between a National N Diploma (N6) and a National Diploma is that the two have different learning methods and outcomes. The two qualifications are on the same National Qualifications Framework (NQF Level), but they are not equivalent. 

For example, the N6 Diploma was created by the DHET with a practical and theoretical component to help students get employment, while the National Diploma can be created by the college or university and usually only has the theoretical component. The two qualifications are on the same NQF Level, but are not equivalent. 

Do You Graduate After N6?

Yes, if you have completed the last course in the Educare NATED Programme which is the Educare NATED N6 National Diploma, you graduate. The college hosts a graduation ceremony for students every year. 

This is done to celebrate the students for competing in their chosen courses. The graduation is held through online platforms and students get a chance to be acknowledged.

What Can I Do With An N6 Educare Diploma?

Your Educare NATED N6 National Diploma can be used to find employment opportunities such as the following: 

  • Grade R Assistant Teacher 
  • Daycare Manager 
  • Day Care Administrator 
  • Au Pair 
  • Babysitter

How Long Do Educare Certificates Last?

An Educare NATED Certificate Qualification lasts forever. If you completed any of the three Educare NATED Certificates Courses, you are awarded a Certificate Qualification that is valid for eternity. You can use this to look for employment or study further in the Educare field.

Which Grade Can I Teach With An Educare Diploma?

You cannot teach any Grade with an Educare NATED N6 National Diploma. You must have a Degree in Teaching to become a Teacher. You can enrol for a teaching course at university. To apply, you will need a Matric Certificate that is a Bachelor’s Degree Pass

Please note that you will have to meet the requirements set by the university and the course you have applied for to gain admission

If you do not have enough marks to gain admission, you can improve your Matric results. You can enrol in the Upgrade Matric Course provided through Matric College. You will use our study material, tutors and past exam papers with memorandums to prepare for the exam. This will help you study for the marks you desire to increase your chances of studying at university.

You can apply for any courses at Matric College with a Matric Certificate. However, our courses are not limited to this qualification. You can also study with us if you do not have Matric. Apply today and begin your studies towards a successful career.

Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: August 30, 2022