Caring for Children

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

City & Guilds

Level

Level One

What's it all about?

If your ambition is to work with children and young people, this course will act as a stepping stone on the way to a rewarding, satisfying and exciting career. There is a fantastic range of job opportunities in the childcare sector, and you could potentially work in foundation stage, pre-school, primary, secondary or specialist schools, with children to the age of 19.

Progression

After successfully completing this course, you can progress onto a related level 2 course such as the Children and Young People's Workforce or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, both offered at the College.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however you will need to attend an induction session and complete a literacy and numeracy assessment.

Duration

15 weeks teaching (six months to complete the award)

Business Benefits

To enable candidates to have an understanding of the workings within a childcare setting. To give employees or volunteers a good underpinning knowledge of child development and how to work with others and children.

Run On Demand?

Yes

Roll On Roll Off?

Yes

Are there any exams?

There are no exams. You will complete coursework and a portfolio of evidence to cover all of the outcomes required.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

You will need to attend the College for 15 weeks, term-time only, and submit four to five assignments dependant on their credit rating to complete the full award at level 1.

When can I study?

Various days, 9.00-3.30pm

Course Facts

This course is run on a roll on roll off/run on demand basis, enrolments available throughout the year. . Please contact us for further information on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.