Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development

BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
Level Two | Awarding Body: Edexcel | Aireville Campus | Full-Time

Course Description
By spending three days per week in college and two days per week on work placement, you will learn the theory of the all round development of children within the early years sector.

The college has a very good range of placements in early years including special needs. All placements are arranged by college. You must complete 300 hours in placement to pass the course and be passed as competent by your placement supervisor. This requires you to be reliable in your attendance and punctual at all times.

You will study an NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development alongside this course, as well as Key Skills in IT, English Speaking Board and Managing Money.

Course Content

• Communication with Children and Adults
• Keeping Children Safe
• Preparing and Maintaining Environments for Child Care
• Professional Development
• Roles and Responsibilities in Child Care
• Supporting Children's Play and Learning
• Understanding Children's Development

Additional Qualifications NVQ Level 2 in Children's Care , Learning and Development First Aid

Course Length and Study Pattern
see above

Career Progression
Further Education, BTEC National Certi�cate in Children's Care, Learning and Development or Care if you achieve a merit on this course
BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development if you achieve a distinction on this course
Work as an early years assistant in a nursery.

Work Experience
You will undertake two placements over the year, each two days a week. Placements must be passed in order to achieve the qualification.

Assessment
Continuous assessment by the completion of unit assignments

Trips and Enrichment Activities
Fundraising for Children in Need, participation in Student Services activities such as trip to Blackpool

Is this course available as evening study? No

Examples of Student Destinations
BTEC National Certificate in CCLD, early years assistant,