Childcare and Education CACHE Award / Certificate / Diploma Level 3
Vocational qualification
In Enfield
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Enfield
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Duration
2 Years
This course replaces the CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education and the Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB). It is suitable for those wanting to gain a professional qualification working with children in a supervisory or managerial capacity, and who have previously completed a Level 2 qualification. Mature students with experience add considerably to classroom discussions. The course is.
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
You will need to have completed a Level 2 childcare qualification (at merit or above) or have substantial experience of working with children in an early years setting. You must show that you can work at this level and literacy at Level 2 is required. Criminal Record Bureau checks are required.
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Course programme
Course Code:
DP3MCCE7
What will I learn?
This course replaces the CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education and the Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB). It is suitable for those wanting to gain a professional qualification working with children in a supervisory or managerial capacity, and who have previously completed a Level 2 qualification. Mature students with experience add considerably to classroom discussions. The course is equivalent to three A levels worth up to 360 UCAS points. It covers all aspects of childcare and education, including: child development, observations, providing safe and healthy environments, working with parents and the professional role of the childcare practitioner. It will incorporate training in the new Early Years Foundation Stage. Work experience in a school, nurseries and with babies (in a family or nursery setting) takes place over the length of the course.
How will I be taught?
You will have a mixture of lectures, group activities, discussions and practical activities. You spend a minimum of 125 days in a range of work experience placements over the 2 years.
How will I be assessed?
You are assessed mainly through coursework assignments, also portfolios, a short-answer exam and a final research project. Functional skills are assessed in Year 1.
What could I do next?
You could apply for university courses in teaching, social work or related subjects.
Option 1
Option 1
Starts: September 2009
Ends: July 2011
Course length: 2 years
Location: Enfield Site
Option 2
Option 2
Starts: September 2009
Ends: July 2011
Course length: 36 weeks per year, 2 years
Study hours: 14.25 over 3 days per week
Tuition fee: £1386
Exam fee: £126
Materials fee: £34
Location: Tottenham Site
Option 3
Option 3
Starts: September 2008
Ends: July 2010
Course length: 36 weeks per year, 2 years
Study hours: 14.25 over 3 days per week
Tuition fee: £1386
Location: Tottenham Site
Childcare and Education CACHE Award / Certificate / Diploma Level 3