Full-time CACHE Entry Level Certificate in Childcare

CACHE Entry Level Certificate in ChildcareCourse Outline
The Entry Level Certificate is a 1-year full-time course. This award will help you gain confidence to progress further in your chosen occupational area and enhance your own personal development, helping you to achieve your goals in education and training.

Entry requirements
You will need to successfully complete an interview at the college and provide two satisfactory professional references. You will need to undertake a written exercise and have completed education at school to COE or GCSE level.

What will I study?
You will study a range of units including subjects such as: Food & Nutrition; Health & Safety; Care of Children; Play & Practical Activities. You will also study Basic Skills in literacy and numeracy. As part of your course you will undertake practical work placement experience.

How will I be assessed?
You will be asked to complete assignments during the year. CACHE recommends that a minimum of 80% attendance is essential to successfully complete the course.

Career Opportunities & Progression
After successfully completing the course and gaining a distinction grade you may be able to progress to the CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children (CFCC).

Length
1 year

Attendance
Full-time

Campus
Pontypridd