Diploma Level 2 CACHE (Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education)-Childcare & Education

Childcare & Education
Qualification: Diploma Level 2 CACHE
(Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education)

Duration: 1 year
This course provides an opportunity to gain professional qualifications in Child Care. It will provide candidates with a foundation of knowledge and practice in working with babies and children up to the age of 16 years. It requires the study of a number of modules including The Developing Child, Children and Play and Communication and Professional Skills. The course requires completion of National Assignments and three work experience placements and success in an external exam. Work experience is arranged in a variety of settings. There are work opportunities in a variety of child care settings both here and abroad. On successful completion of the Level 2 course candidates may also progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education.

Qualification explained
BTECs are practical, work-related courses. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career. The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into Higher Education first. A BTEC National Award is equivalent to one A Level so it can be combined with other subjects. A BTEC First Diploma introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related qualification. A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A* to C and is normally taken at college as a full-time course.