Full-Time Childrens Care, Learning and Development BTEC National Diploma

Childrens Care, Learning and Development BTEC National Diploma

Subject category:
Childcare and Health and Social Care

What will I study?
The course lasts two years and is full-time. You attend college for three days a week and will be on a work placement for the other two days. The course consists of 18 units of study. There will be four placements and these will cover a range of settings, including nurseries, schools and a special needs placement.

Duration:
Two years - full-time

Do I need any additional qualifications/ skills?
You may be required to travel to your placements; however this will be kept to a minimum as much as possible and will make use of public transport links.

How will I be assessed?
The course is entirely assignment assessed and has no final exam.

What can I do afterwards?
This qualification will enable you to work with children in the UK and abroad. You could be employed in a wide range of settings, e.g. in a nursery, as a nanny, as a teaching assistant in a school, within the health service etc. This course provides you with the skills and qualifications to progress onto Higher Education to study for degrees in Teacher Training, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing etc.

Are there any additional costs involved?
The Criminal Records Bureau requires all learners to complete a Disclosure Application L3 Form on commencing the course. Staff at the college will provide guidance for completion of the form. Learners will need to provide evidence of identity, passport, driving licence or birth certificate etc. There will be an initial cost of approximately £85, to cover CRB check, text book and college t-shirt (to be worn on placement).

Location:
Lewes 6th Form College

Entry Requirements
Students should be at least 16 years of age and be enthusiastic about working with children. They will need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C and one at grade B, including C in English. Those students wishing to progress onto Initial Teacher Training must achieve a C grade in GCSE English, Maths and Science. Once at the College you will have to complete a Criminal Records Bureau check. It is not possible to complete the course without satisfactory clearance.