BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development (Level 3)

Course information:
BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development (Level 3)

Course summary:
The course is two years full time and is equivalent to almost four A Levels. This is an early years course which is career focused and nationally recognised covering a total of 1080 GLH.
This covers both the practical skills and underpinning knowledge you will need as an early years practitioner. It also provides you with a licence to practice to work unsupervised with children.

Course content:
The BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development is designed to enable learners to work with children in a Professional capacity

Mandatory Units.
· Positive Relationships for Children's Care, Learning & Development
· Positive Environments for Children's Care, Learning & Development
· Promoting Children's Development
· Reflecting on & Developing Practice for Children aged 0-8
· Safeguarding Children.
· Promoting Children's Rights
· Children's Learning Activities & Play
Students will take

further optional units to complete the award. Vocational practice for learners is an essential vehicle for the achievement of the course aims.

Core Key Skills units
* Communication
* Information Technology
* Application of number

Assessment procedure:
Assessment of the BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development is based on evidence derived from portfolio work, successful completion of Professional Pratice Placements.

Entry requirements:
Students who enter with one of the following are likely to benefit more readily from the programme:
· A GCSE equivalent to five passes at grade C, or above, including English. Learners who are intending to progress to teaching are likely to require English, Maths and Science as GCSE passes.
Mature learners may be accepted onto the programme following interview.

Qualifications achieved:
BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development

Progression opportunities:
Learners who gain a BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development are qualified to work in the field immediately with a Licence to Practice or progress onto Higher Education.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.