Child Development

This course looks at:

Health and well-being for child development with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of parenthood alongside an understanding of reproduction and preconceptual, antenatal and postnatal care.

The equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years

The development norms of a child from birth to five years.

This qualification is for learners who wish to develop applied knowledge and practical skills in child development. It is designed with both practical and theoretical elements, which will prepare students for further qualifications in Child Care, Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology and Biology.

It is advised that learners study a child under the age of 5 in order to get the best out of the activities. Learners may study a sibling/family member/family friend, or obtain permission from toddler/library/church groups, play schemes or other suitable setting, in order to complete the child study activities.

Assessment Centre assessed tasks –

R019 25% Centre assessed tasks 

R020 25%

Written Examination 50%