Childcare and Education CACHE Level 2
Vocational qualification
In Broadstairs
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Broadstairs
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Different dates available
This is nationally recognised as an NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification for working with young children from 0 '"16 years of age in playgroups, nurseries, crèches, etc. This qualification prepares you to work in a supervised capacity, with children and their families in a variety of settings and environments within the sector of Children's Services. The course develops theoretical knowledge.
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About this course
College interview. Essential skills screening. 4 GCSEs 3 at D grade and 1 at grade C or equivalent including English. Level 1 Foundation at Distinction grade & satisfactory tutor report. Satisfactory school/college report and a character reference. Students over the age of 19 with relevant experience may be considered without GCSEs but will require Essential Skills screening. A successful...
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Subjects
- Child Development
- Childminding
- Child Protection
- Child Psychology
- Child Care Management
- Learning and Development
- Child Behaviour
Course programme
Course Overview
This is nationally recognised as an NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification for working with young children from 0 â€"16 years of age in playgroups, nurseries, crèches, etc. This qualification prepares you to work in a supervised capacity, with children and their families in a variety of settings and environments within the sector of Children's Services. The course develops theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Two and a half days per week are spent in college and two days per week on placement with children.
Course Structure
This is a one-year course involving two and a half days per week in a variety of practical situations with young children. This experience is assessed and results, with college-based study, in a qualification to practice in childcare.
- An introduction to working with children
- The developing child
- Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children
- Children and play
- Communication and professional skills within child care and education
- Practical work placements
- Essential skills
- Paediatric First Aid
A further optional unit is selected. Visits to local childcare environments and national exhibitions of equipment, etc., may be offered on the course.
Qualification Aims
A CACHE Level 2 in Childcare and Education which is equivalent to an NVQ Level 2.
Assessments/Examinations
Continuous assessment through assignments, tests and performance on work experience placements. There is also a multiple choice external examination.
Cost / Equipment £35 Contribution towards course materials
£42 CRB Check
Travel costs to work placements if less than three miles from home.
Cost for childcare textbook
If you are 19 years of age or over at the start of the course the tuition fee of £495 per year may be payable
Start Date
September 2010
Requirement
College interview. Essential skills screening. 4 GCSEs 3 at D grade and 1 at grade C or equivalent including English. Level 1 Foundation at Distinction grade & satisfactory tutor report. Satisfactory school/college report and a character reference. Students over the age of 19 with relevant experience may be considered without GCSEs but will require Essential Skills screening. A successful CRB check.
Childcare and Education CACHE Level 2