This course covers topics like Introduction to Working with Children, Developing Child, Communication and Professional Skills within Childcare and Education and the Childcare Practitioner. On completion, they can progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or gain employment opportunity as a Nursery Assistant, Pre-school Assistant, Creche Assistant or similar post.
Provider: FURNESS COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Channelside
, BARROW-IN-FURNESS
, Cumbria
, LA14 2PJ
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This course covers topics like Introduction to Working with Children, Supporting Children, Keeping Children Safe, the Principles Underpinning the role of the Practitioner working with Children, Promoting a Healthy Environment for children, Play and Learning in Children's Education, Caring for Children and the Development of Professional Skills with Children's Education.
Provider: FURNESS COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Channelside
, BARROW-IN-FURNESS
, Cumbria
, LA14 2PJ
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This course covers seven units in total out of which six are mandatory units and one is an optional unit.
Provider: FURNESS COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 9 Month(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Channelside
, BARROW-IN-FURNESS
, Cumbria
, LA14 2PJ
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This course covers seven units in total out of which six are mandatory units and one is an optional unit.
Provider: FURNESS COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Channelside
, BARROW-IN-FURNESS
, Cumbria
, LA14 2PJ
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This is a 2 year full time programme. Learners are required to attend college each day from 9.00am - 4.15pm unless told otherwise by the Course Manager.
This qualification is split into three stages; Award, Certificate and Diploma, with the Award and Certificate building towards the Level 3 Diploma.
Learners are advised not to book holidays during term time as it can be disruptive to the learning process and is not often permitted.
Provider: WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Warwick New Road
, Leamington Spa
, Warwickshire
, CV32 5JE
Opportunities: 2 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This is a 1 year course, with a weekly, underpinning knowledge session in College. At least 2 sessions per week must also be spent in an appropriate workplace environment, this is a minimum requirement and we prefer students to do more. This course aims to offer a nationally recognised level 2 qualification that will support progression, it is an excellent preparation for the level 3 diploma for the children and young people's workforce. It also aims to raise the quality of service offered by the practitioners working with children and young people, by supporting students to acquire the skills and experience they require. This course is particularly suitable for people who will work under supervision as a practitioner in the childcare sector with children between 0 - 19 years old. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will have achieved: CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the Young People's Workforce - Early Learning and Childcare
Provider: NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 06 September 2023
Venue Location: Carlton Road
, WORKSOP
, Nottinghamshire
, S81 7HP
Opportunities: 1 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Provider: MID CHESHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Start Date: 06 September 2023
Venue Location: Chester Road
, Hartford Campus
, NORTHWICH
, Cheshire
, CW8 1LJ
Opportunities: 1 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Entry Level 1
Provider: ST MARY'S COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 08 September 2023
Venue Location: Queen's Park Road
, BLACKBURN
, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
, BB1 1SE
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Entry Level 3
Provider: ST MARY'S COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 08 September 2023
Venue Location: Queen's Park Road
, BLACKBURN
, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
, BB1 1SE
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Provider: STRATFORD UPON AVON COLLEGE
Duration: 900 Hour(s)
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Venue Location: The Willows North
, Alcester Road
, Stratford-upon-Avon
, Warwickshire
, CV37 9QR
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Provider: STRATFORD UPON AVON COLLEGE
Duration: 280 Hour(s)
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Venue Location: The Willows North
, Alcester Road
, Stratford-upon-Avon
, Warwickshire
, CV37 9QR
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This course is particularly suitable for those students who wish to progress to a career in childcare. Successful students will gain Level 3 Qualified Practitioner status and may seek work within early years, childcare services, residential care or special needs. This course can also lead to further study in teacher training, childhood studies, nurse training and subject specialist degrees. The course is based on continuous assessment and students are required to work through assignments graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction across a range of subjects. There is a mandatory minimum of 800 hours work experience/professional practice within the course and tutorial guidance and support and key skills are also included. The course units cover areas such as:Children£s£ Learning Activities and PlaySafeguarding Children and Protecting Children£s RightsSupporting Literacy and NumeracyPromoting Wellbeing and Resilience Many of our students go on to work in Early Years environments such as nurseries and childcare facilities. Some go on to further study at University and teacher training. Others decide to stay with us and continue with the HND Advanced Practice in Working with Children and Families, and then go into teaching etc. The units studied give students a broad understanding of the nature of childcare and education. Some are more practical in nature including Positive Environments which includes bathing and changing babies; and others are more theoretical such as Psychological Perspectives on children£s behaviour. Work experience Professional Practice is a key part of our programme, and students will be required to attend 4 different placements whilst on the course. These placements are found for you by our Work Experience Team but you will have a stay in the choice of placement as long as they meet the age ranges we need you to cover. These are 0-1; 1-3; 3-5 and 5-8, and will include a nursery, reception class or pre-school, year 1 or 2 primary school class and a b
Provider: WORCESTER COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Hours: Full time
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Venue Location: DEANSWAY
, WORCESTER
, WORCESTERSHIRE
, WR1 2JF
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Students will complete six core units and one specialist unit. Core units consist of: Understanding children£s development, a unit that includes information on how children develop from the ages of 0-16 years. Learners will be introduced to the skills of observations, and will be required to complete five observations in work placement to successfully complete this unit. Keeping Children Safe, learners will identify dangers to children and will know how to deal with accidents, illnesses and emergencies. Communication with Children and Adults, learners will recognise how to interact and communicate with both children and adults. This unit links closely to work experience and requires students to complete interaction sheets when in placement. Preparing and Maintaining Environments for childcare, this unit give information on how to prepare and maintain safe, yet stimulating environments for children to learn in. Learners will again be expected to carry out activities in work placement. Professional Development, Roles and Responsibilities in Child Care, Learners will explore roles and responsibilities of childcare practitioners, they will have the opportunity to look at their practice and see how it can be supported and improved. Specialist Unit: Care of Babies and children under three years. This unit gives information on the normal pattern of development of babies and children in the first three years of life. This includes the use of observations and how they can be used to promote development. Information is given on communicating with babies and young children. Learners will be taught how to prepare feeds for babies and how to meet nutritional requirements of children under three. Routine care needs will be taught, along with signs and symptoms of illness. The unit will include identifying play activities and ways to encourage learning and development. Other course activities: During the year learners will have the opportunity to gain a basic first aid cer
Provider: WORCESTER COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Hours: Full time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Venue Location: DEANSWAY
, WORCESTER
, WORCESTERSHIRE
, WR1 2JF
Opportunities: 1 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Students will complete six core units and one specialist unit. Core units consist of: Understanding children£s development, a unit that includes information on how children develop from the ages of 0-16 years. Learners will be introduced to the skills of observations, and will be required to complete five observations in work placement to successfully complete this unit. Keeping Children Safe, learners will identify dangers to children and will know how to deal with accidents, illnesses and emergencies. Communication with Children and Adults, learners will recognise how to interact and communicate with both children and adults. This unit links closely to work experience and requires students to complete interaction sheets when in placement. Preparing and Maintaining Environments for childcare, this unit give information on how to prepare and maintain safe, yet stimulating environments for children to learn in. Learners will again be expected to carry out activities in work placement. Professional Development, Roles and Responsibilities in Child Care, Learners will explore roles and responsibilities of childcare practitioners, they will have the opportunity to look at their practice and see how it can be supported and improved. Specialist Unit: Care of Babies and children under three years. This unit gives information on the normal pattern of development of babies and children in the first three years of life. This includes the use of observations and how they can be used to promote development. Information is given on communicating with babies and young children. Learners will be taught how to prepare feeds for babies and how to meet nutritional requirements of children under three. Routine care needs will be taught, along with signs and symptoms of illness. The unit will include identifying play activities and ways to encourage learning and development. Other course activities: During the year learners will have the opportunity to gain a basic first aid cer
Provider: WORCESTER COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Hours: Full time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Venue Location: DEANSWAY
, WORCESTER
, WORCESTERSHIRE
, WR1 2JF
Opportunities: 1 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This is a vocational qualification where learners will gain knowledge and skills from both college and work placement. Teaching of units will take place in college, however learners will be expected to demonstrate competency of their new knowledge and skills within work placement. This one year course is designed to enable students to achieve a relevant level 3 childcare qualification, in line with current Government legislation, to enable them to work directly with children in childcare settings. The course gives the students the opportunity to explore and become proficient in a wide range of childcare skills. The course consists of a variety of units covering topics such as: £ Understand Child and Young Person Development. £ Promote Child and Young Person Development. £ Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People. £ Support Children and Young People£s Health and Safety. £ Develop Positive Relationship with Children, Young People and Others Involved in Their Care. £ Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People. £ Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children£s and Young Peoples Settings. Other Course Activities: £ A minimum of 400 hours of work experience is a requirement of the course. £ Functional Skills. £ Work Skills. £ Tutorial guidance and profiling. £ Extra learning support if required. Learners must gain a minimum of 65 credits to achieve the qualification. The course is made up of 11 core mandatory units to gain 27 credits. Learners will be following the Early Learning and Childcare pathway with 22 credits. Learners will then complete a number of optional units to complete an overall minimum achievement of 65 credits to achieve the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People£s Workforce.
Provider: WORCESTER COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Hours: Full time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Venue Location: DEANSWAY
, WORCESTER
, WORCESTERSHIRE
, WR1 2JF
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This qualifcation is suitable for parents and volunteers wishing to participate in provisions in early years
settings
Provider: KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Hours: Part time
Start Date: 14 September 2023
Venue Location: The Freedom Centre
, 97 PRESTON ROAD
, HULL
, KINGSTON UPON HULL
, HU9 3QB
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Childrens Care and Learning Development - CACHE NVQ - Level 2
Provider: THANET COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 50 Week(s)
Start Date: 13 October 2023
Venue Location: Ramsgate Road
, Broadstairs
, Kent
, CT10 1PN
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Childrens Care and Learning Development - CACHE NVQ - Level 3
Provider: THANET COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 36 Week(s)
Start Date: 13 October 2023
Venue Location: Ramsgate Road
, Broadstairs
, Kent
, CT10 1PN
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
CACHE Certificate in Childcare - Level 2 - Group B
Provider: THANET COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 36 Week(s)
Start Date: 13 October 2023
Venue Location: Ramsgate Road
, Broadstairs
, Kent
, CT10 1PN
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
