Advanced Practice in Working with Babies

Vocational qualification

In Plymouth

£ 190 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Plymouth

  • Duration

    20 Weeks

If you are working with or caring for an infant under the age of one, it is your responsibility to ensure that the child is safe and happy in a childcare environment that is fun, educational, and nurturing. Our course will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills about the care routines and hygiene procedures required to promote the healthy development of babies in your care. You'll.

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Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Kings Road, PL1 5QG

Start date

On request

About this course

You must have already obtained a recognised level 3 childcare qualification.

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Subjects

  • Hygiene
  • Early Years
  • Parenting
  • Child Care Management
  • Learning and Development

Course programme


Course Content

Award:
CACHE

What's it all about?:
If you are working with or caring for an infant under the age of one, it is your responsibility to ensure that the child is safe and happy in a childcare environment that is fun, educational, and nurturing. Our course will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills about the care routines and hygiene procedures required to promote the healthy development of babies in your care. You'll build on your previous study to add current theory and research to inform and promote good practice.

Progression:
If successful, you will be able to progress to the Foundation Degree in Early Years (Sector Endorsed) at the College or to other relevant qualifications within the sector.

Entry Requirements:
You must have already obtained a recognised level 3 childcare qualification.

Duration: 20 weeks

Business Benefits:
The roles and responsibilities of managers/supervisors and the sole professional carers such as nannies and childminders will also be examined.

Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The unit provides in depth consideration of the overall needs of babies with particular emphasis on the relevant theory and current research, which informs day to day practice.

When can I study?:
Various evenings, 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Are there any exams?:
No, you will undertake an internally marked, written assignment, set by the awarding body.
Course Facts
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Start Date:
27 February 2010

End Date:
26 February 2011

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£190 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £47.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £47.50 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
PDG

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Advanced Practice in Working with Babies

£ 190 + VAT