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FullTime Award/Certificate/Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 2

Vocational qualification

Inhouse

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    1 Year

The Level 2 course provides knowledge and understanding in childcare and education to enable individuals to work in a supervised capacity in a variety of childcare settings. It is an ideal programme for those who have achieved 2 GCSE's at C grades or above or an appropriate Level 1 qualification. Students are required to attend college and practical placement training on alternate weeks.

About this course

Applicants must have a minimum of 2 GCSE`s at C grade or above or an appropriate Level 1 award. Mature applicants without formal qualifications might be considered at the discretion of the Course Tutor. Satisfactory interview, reference and enhanced CRB check.

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Subjects

  • IT

Course programme

Awarding Body

CACHE

Course Content

The Level 2 course provides knowledge and understanding in childcare and education to enable individuals to work in a supervised capacity in a variety of childcare settings. It is an ideal programme for those who have achieved 2 GCSE's at C grades or above or an appropriate Level 1 qualification. Students are required to attend college and practical placement training on alternate weeks throughout the year.The Welsh Baccalaureate is also studied as part of this programme.

Course Features

Nationally recognised qualification at Level 2.

Supportive,stimulating student centred learning environment.

Welsh Baccalaureate is studied as part of the main programme.

Practical placement training of 390 hours.

Possible progression from the course to a Level 3 qualification.
Career Prospects and Progression

Students who successfully complete the course may be eligible to progress on to the Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Childcare and Education. Those who enter employment would be eligible to work with children under supervision in a variety of settings e.g. Nursery/Pre-school, Creche, Playgroup,Toy Library or Homestart.

Modules

Two Mandatory Units leading to an Award in Childcare and Education: Unit 1 An Introduction to Working with Children Unit 2:The Developing Child A further three mandatory units for the Certificate: Unit 3: Safe, Healthy and Nurturing Environments for Children Unit 4: Children and Play Unit 5: Communication and Professional Skills within Childcare and Education. To achieve the full diploma at Level 2: Optional Unit 9 Supporting Children with Additional Needs Unit 6 is an unit of practical placement experience which is studied throughout the course.

Method of Assessment

The course is based on continuous assessments. Each module is assessed through various assessments and students will also complete a Multiple Choice Question(MCQ)paper during the year.

Course Length

1 Year

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Ammanford Campus

Bilingual Provision

The majority of this course can be studied bilingually

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of 2 GCSE`s at C grade or above or an appropriate Level 1 award. Mature applicants without formal qualifications might be considered at the discretion of the Course Tutor. Satisfactory interview, reference and enhanced CRB check.

Full-time or Part-time

FullTime

FullTime Award/Certificate/Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 2

Price on request