CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children

CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children

Course Code: AL0027MQ/1A
Category: Care, Childcare And Health & Social Care
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Times: Full-time
Duration: 22 weeks
Fee: £250
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)

Course Content: Working in Childcare provides a wealth of employment opportunities and is one of the largest employment sectors in the country. It covers a wide range of career opportunities including teaching, nursery manager, nursery nurse, social services and sociology. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to kick-start a career in childcare.

This is a practical, work-related course. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. The course is designed to include development of personal and practical skills in preparation for further study or work.

Whilst studying on the course you will learn about how the body grows and develops, how to maintain health and safety practices in home and care settings and how to care for children.

Subjects you will cover include:

· Personal Development

· Food and Nutrition

Progression: Most students successfully progress on to a related Level 2 qualification or go directly into employment within the childcare sector.