Childrens Care, Learning and Development BTEC National Award

Childrens Care, Learning and Development BTEC National Award

Subject category:
Childcare and Health and Social Care

What will I study?
The course is two years long and is equivalent to one A Level. You will study six units and attend a childcare placement.

Duration:
Two years

Do I need any additional qualifications/ skills?
This course is offered as an option for the Additional/Specialist Learning of the Society, Health and Development Diploma.

How will I be assessed?
This is assessed entirely by coursework.

What can I do afterwards?
The majority of students from Care courses go on to university courses. The two most popular destinations are nursing (either at diploma or degree Level 1) and Early Years Education (three to eight years). Other university courses students have progressed onto include social work, childhood studies, midwifery and occupational therapy. The most common destination for those seeking employment at 18 has been the care sector with NVQ training. Although the main focus of the course is employment in the care sector, other students have found work in more varied fields.

Are there any additional costs involved?
You will have a CRB check as part of the Diploma and a course text book which will cost £60 for both.

Location:
Lewes 6th Form College