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FullTime Foundation Award in Caring for Children

Vocational qualification

Inhouse

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    1 Year

The course provides a basic knowledge and understanding in caring for children. It is an ideal programme for those who have not yet achieved qualifications and would like to start a career in childcare. Students are required to attend college for 4 days each week when they will study the holistic aspects of childcare. Practical placement training is provided for one week per term. The Welsh.

About this course

Satisfactory interview, reference and enhanced CRB check.

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Subjects

  • IT

Course programme

Awarding Body

CACHE

Course Content

The course provides a basic knowledge and understanding in caring for children. It is an ideal programme for those who have not yet achieved qualifications and would like to start a career in childcare. Students are required to attend college for 4 days each week when they will study the holistic aspects of childcare. Practical placement training is provided for one week per term. The Welsh Baccalaurete and CLAIT Diploma are also studied as part of this programme.

Course Features

1 year course

Nationally recognised award

Welsh Baccalaureate / CLAIT Diploma studied

Basic First Aid

Food Hygiene

3 weeks' practical placement training
Career Prospects and Progression

Students who successfully complete the course may be eligible to progress to the Award / Certificate / Diploma in Childcare and Education (Level 2) or other equivalent training programmes.

Modules

Unit 1 Personal Development Unit 2 Human Growth and Development from Birth to Old Age Unit 3 Food and Nutrition Unit 4 Health and Safety Practices in Home and Group Settings Unit 5 Care of Children Unit 6 Play and Practical Activities Unit 7 Orientation to Work Programme

Method of Assessment

The course is based on continuous assessment. Each unit is assessed through assignments and students will also complete a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper at the end of the year.

Course Length

1 year

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Ammanford Campus

Bilingual Provision

Students can use Welsh with their tutor and submit assignments in Welsh

Entry Requirements

Satisfactory interview, reference and enhanced CRB check.

Full-time or Part-time

FullTime

FullTime Foundation Award in Caring for Children

Price on request