Childcare & Education - Intermediate - CACHE Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 2

Childcare & Education - Intermediate - CACHE Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 2
Students will benefit from highly-qualified, experienced and dedicated staff who have worked in schools, nurseries and the health service. Students will also have full use of attractive base rooms with a wide variety of resources. Each student will experience quality practical training from our excellent network of work placements in schools and nurseries.

What will I study?
To gain the Diploma at Level 2, the candidate must complete and pass six mandatory units and one optional unit.
The mandatory unit titles are:
· An introduction to working with children.
· The developing child.
· Safe, health and nurturing environments for children.
· Children and play.
· Communication and professional skills.
· The practitioner in the workplace (assessed practical unit).
The optional unit can be chosen from a selection provided.

How is the course assessed?
Units are assessed through assignments, tests and practical work.

What enrichment will there be?
Students will take part in a work placement twice a week which will be monitored and assessed as a requirement of the course. There are many opportunities to take part in enrichment activities such as trips to London, Euro Disney, the theatre, cinema and many more. Various charitable events take place throughout the year and many guest speakers such as Barnardos come to visit.

What could I do next?
This is a recognised childcare qualification and can be used to work as a nanny, au pair or nursery assistant or to progress on to the advanced level course.