Childcare and education certificate, level 3

2. Course description Summary: This course is designed to help students build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people. Course description: This course is a one year course and introduces students to the childcare sector. To obtain the Early Years Educator license to practice students must successfully complete this course and progress onto the Diploma in Childcare and Education It is run over two days per week in addition to some 'block weeks' of work placement which are integral to the course and will provide opportunities for students to develop their confidence, self-esteem and practical skills in a range of settings, such a schools, nurseries and children's centres. Learning outcome: The Certificate provides learners with a broad foundation of knowledge and skills within early years childcare and education in preparation for progression to the Diploma. Objective: Units include: - Children's development from conception to seven years - Children's health and well being - Play and Learning - a competence based professional Practice Portfolio covering the above areas The course includes 400 hours of assessed practice, in a variety of settings, over one year. Assessment: The course will be internally and externally assessed by a range of methods. This will include; direct observation within a workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task/exam set by the awarding body.