Closing Date: 30 August 2025
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of learners? Northlink College, funded by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), is offering an 18-month Early Childhood Development (ECD) Learnership Programme 2025. This programme combines academic learning with hands-on workplace experience, preparing aspiring educators for meaningful careers in ECD centres and primary schools.
About the Northlink College ECD Learnership
The 18-month learnership equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to excel as ECD practitioners. Participants engage in structured classroom learning while gaining workplace-based training at registered ECD centres and primary schools.
This dual approach ensures graduates:
- Are ready to meet ETDP SETA standards
- Gain accredited qualifications to boost employability
- Develop practical skills for managing and facilitating early learning programmes
The programme also helps create employment opportunities in South Africa’s growing education sector.
Qualifications Offered
Northlink College provides two qualification pathways based on your current entry level:
1. Higher Certificate: ECD Level 5
Requirement: NQF Level 4, FETC: ECD Certificate (SAQA ID 58761)
- Designed for learners who completed a foundational ECD certificate
- Expands professional knowledge and practical skills at Level 5
2. National Diploma: ECD Level 5
Requirement: NQF Level 5, ECD Certificate (SAQA ID 64649)
- Suited for learners who already hold a Level 5 certificate
- Provides advanced expertise in managing and facilitating early learning programmes
Entry Requirements and Documents
Applicants must meet the academic and institutional criteria and submit the following certified documents:
- Copy of South African ID
- Proof of residential address
- ETDP SETA Statement of Results and Certificate
- Employment letter from a registered ECD Centre or Primary School
- Proof of registration of the ECD Centre or School (NPO certificates not accepted)
These requirements ensure that learners are placed in legitimate, accredited learning environments.
How to Apply
Applications must be hand-delivered at the Northlink College, Goodwood Campus. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Why Choose the Northlink ECD Learnership?
- Fully Funded by WCED: Education is accessible to aspiring educators
- Practical Training: Gain hands-on experience in real ECD settings
- Career Advancement: Improve employability in schools, ECD centres, and related fields
- Accredited Qualification: Nationally recognized by SAQA and ETDP SETA
Duration and Commitment
- The programme runs for 18 months
- Requires full commitment to classroom learning and workplace experience
- Graduates leave ready to step confidently into rewarding careers in the education sector
Our Conclusion
The Northlink College WCED-funded ECD Learnership 2025 is more than a training programme—it’s a career-launching opportunity. By combining accredited qualifications with practical experience, this initiative empowers passionate individuals to contribute to high-quality early childhood education in South Africa.
If you are committed to nurturing young minds and building a meaningful career in education, this is your chance to take the next step.
Enquiries: 021 591 3181
Closing Date: 30 August 2025
