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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Diploma - CACHE

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

If you are interested in listening, communicating and encouraging children, caring for children and babies, creative playwork and supporting parents and teachers then check out our course. We will teach you the theory and practical skills to work competently, safely and effectively in a supervisory role with a wide range of settings with other professional groups. When you complete this course you can either go straight into work or further your training.

Progression 

On successful completion and with two years’ work experience you may progress to the part-time Early Years (Sector Endorsed) Foundation Degree at the College.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of programme you will need an appropriate functional level in English and maths to be able to fulfil the coursework requirements and one of the following:

  • five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English )
  • a BTEC first diploma  in a related subject
  • an NVQ level 2 / technical certificate in a related subject
  • successful completion of an apprenticeship programme
  • successful completion of the Gateway / Newstart programme
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

In addition to the above, level 2 qualifications will need to be at merit or above. You will be asked to attend a College interview and provide two references to support your career choice, one of which should be from the supervisor of the childcare setting where you have had recent experience. As with any childcare course, once you have been accepted onto the course you will need to undergo an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check (Students will be expected to pay a proportion of the CRB fee - this will be discussed at interview).

Duration 

Two years

Are there any exams? 

There will be continuous assessment through unit assignments, a placement diary, a portfolio of research evidence, placement reports and a final externally assessed assignment. Functional skills will also be assessed during the course.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

Subject areas studied include:

  • child development
  • child health
  • special needs
  • early years learning and formal education
  • managing early years services
  • child protection
  • observations and activities
  • research
  • communications and interpersonal skills.

When can I study? 

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

£40 per year.

No level information available

ANN


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

Case Studies

Gail Randall

Having teachers at College who were supportive and encouraging allowed me to reach my full potential, and this is something that I am now trying to achieve in my job role.

Choosing to go to College was one of the best things I have done in my life so far, and has helped me with getting my current job. For me, it wasn’t just about achieving good grades; I made lots of new friends and learnt skills that I use everyday at work.

The Childcare course gave me the opportunity to do lots of work - my last placement whilst I was at College is where I work now - Mayflower Community School. I work in the support centre which supports children with autism and communication disorders. I have recently been asked to take one child from the centre into his mainstream class, and I am looking forward to the challenge that this...

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