CACHE - Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Childcare & Education

3.CACHE - Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Childcare & Education
Care & Early Years

Qualification
Attendance
Five days per week normally between 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on college days. However, placement days often start at 8.30 a.m and may end after 5.00pm
Duration
1 year
Description of the Course
This is a full time, level 2 course which provides a basic training for those who wish to work with children between the age of 0 to 16 years under supervision, in schools, nurseries, hospitals, residential homes, creches or families. It forms the preparation for the Diploma in Child Care and Education (DCE) and satisfactory completion will allow you access into the Diploma. You will undertake part of your course at college and part in training placements in the community so that you will gain experience with all age groups.
Course content
There are a variety of units to be studied, some relate to working with and caring for young children, others are about aspects of children's development and education. You will also learn about working with families and carers, with other professionals and the factors that affect children and their families. You will need a mature attitude and a great deal of commitment to complete this course but you should also find your studies rewarding and interesting Units:

· An introduction to working with children.
· The developing child.
· Safe, healthy and nurturing enviornments for children.
· Children & play.
· Communication & professional skills within childcare and education.
· The child care practitioner in the work place.
· Introduction to children's learning.

Assessment
National Assignments, Portfolios, college based course work, practical assessment in training placements and 3 external assessments, a multiple choice exam, short answer exam based on a case study and a short answer test at the end.
Who is the course for?
The course is suited to School Leavers interested in working with children or students who have successfully completed CFCC.
Entry requirements
An average of Grade D for 3 or more GCSEs including English or you will have successfully completed a level 1 programme, achieving at least a merit. You may also be asked to demonstrate your commitment and skills in an interview. If you dont have the required entry qualifications there will be an opportunity for you to demonstrate your abilities to undertake the course.
What can I do after this course?

· CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education (DCE) or other level 3 courses
· Supervised employment

Other information
Additional requirements
Students should be aware that in order to attend mandatory work placements they will be required to complete a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check. Enrichment Activities
Part of your planned programme of study at Carshalton College gives you the opportunity to take part in an enrichment activity. These activities are designed to help you with your personal development and should be treated as a very important part of your studies.

Cost
Tuition Fee 615
Exam Fee 98.4
CRB Check 36
Registration 30.75
Additional costs
There will be a charge of approx £36 for the CRB check, (taken at enrollment). Some additional travel costs to placements may be incurred. You will need to buy books costing approx £30. Registration fees with CACHE subsidised for students aged 16-1
Start
September 2009
Course Code
CA1006