Child Care and Education CACHE Diploma Level 3

Vocational qualification

In Southampton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Duration

    9 Months

The Level 3 CACHE Diploma is a rigorous academic award requiring commitment, maturity and dedication. Approximately half the course is devoted to practical work undertaken in a variety of placements. You will also have to complete 12 units. You will take part in work placements to develop your confidence and skills, whilst gaining relevant knowledge through activities and assignments. An.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Southampton (Hampshire)
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Britannia Road, SO14 5FP

Start date

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Child Care & Education CACHE Diploma Level 3

About the course:
The Level 3 CACHE Diploma is a rigorous academic award requiring commitment, maturity and dedication. Approximately half the course is devoted to practical work undertaken in a variety of placements. You will also have to complete 12 units. You will take part in work placements to develop your confidence and skills, whilst gaining relevant knowledge through activities and assignments. An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check will be carried out by the college before you will be able to be placed in an early years setting for your practical training.

Course Content:
Units

Observation and assessment, work with young children, foundations to caring, the developing child, health and community care, play, curriculum and early learning, working with babies in the first year of life, preparation for employment, provision of services and protection of children, anti-discriminatory / anti-bias practice, working with parents and practical training.

Equipment Requirements:
You will need the recommended course textbooks. Details will be provided at interview. Books relating to the course can be purchased from Waterstones, WH Smiths or ordered online at Heinemann at a cost of approx. £25 each.

Assessment:
You will be assessed by unit assignments and a one exam.

Progression:
On successful completion of this course, you may be able to advance to degree level at University. Career opportunities include: Nanny, nursery supervisor, pre-school leader, crèche leader, special educational needs supporter, nursery nurse or overseas children's representative. You may also be able to enter professions such as paediatric nursing, midwifery, teaching or social work.

Additional Information:
Attendance - Two years. Students will attend college for the underpinning knowledge 3 days a week, 9am-4pm and at a placement for 2 days a week. Placements are a compulsory part of the course and students must attend 125 days throughout the two years. This will be in a variety of placements that will be monitored by the placements co-ordinator. Placement records and kept, graded and used towards the overall assessment grade for the course. If you are under 19 at the start of the course, and studying a full time course, there are no tuition / exam fees. If you are over 19, you are liable for tuition / exam fees - please contact Student Services.

Code : Time : Duration : Day : Tuition Fee : Admin Fee
B01772 001 07/09/2009 - 25/06/2010 Not specified Fee Enquiry

B01772 005 07/09/2009 - 25/06/2010 Not specified Fee Enquiry

B01772 001 06/09/2010 - 24/06/2011 Not specified Fee Enquiry

Child Care and Education CACHE Diploma Level 3

Price on request