What the course covers:
This course is about offering you an understanding of the fundamental skills needed to work in Childcare. You will learn about child development and work with other people as part of a team. You will also be offered the opportunity to learn with practical activities that will enhance your skills and experience. This course is aimed at students who may not yet have the confidence to be assessed on the job, to help build confidence and experience of the Childcare Sector.
This qualification covers a range of key subject areas that provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to care for and educate children from birth to nearly 12 years old. It has been designed to support students to progress on to Level 3 qualifications across a number of sectors, including the Early Years Educator sector, the Supporting Teaching and Learning sector, and the Children and Young People sector. It also contains significant transferable knowledge for the Health and Social Care sector.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for students aged 16 or above who would like an introduction to both early years and primary settings in order to progress onto further education or into the workplace.
How is this qualification structured?
There are 6 mandatory units to complete.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence. There is also a mandatory Professional Skills Record which must be completed during the work placement.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 120 work placement hours. However, we recommend students undertake at least 200 work placement hours.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
This qualification allows progression onto Higher Education, a Level 4 Advanced Practitioner qualification or employment as a Level 3 practitioner.
Career opportunities
Upon achievement, this qualification enables students to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators or access Higher Education.