Childcare and Education

Course Content

Award:
Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma, CACHE (Formerly NNEB)

What's it all about?:
If you are interested in listening, communicating and encouraging children, caring for young children and babies, creative playwork and supporting parents and teachers then check out our course. We will teach you the theory and practical skills to work competently, safely and effectively in a supervisory role with a wide range of settings with other professional groups. When you complete this course you can either go straight into work or further your training and studies through applying for childcare-related foundation degrees.

Progression:
On successful completion you may progress to one of the following foundation degrees at the College:
• early years (sector endorsed) (two years post qualification)
• small business development
or apply to university to follow an appropriate degree course.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of programme you will need one of the following:
• four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
• an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
• a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
• an NVQ level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
• successful completion of an apprenticeship programme
• successful completion of the Gateway/Newstart programme
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

* A level candidates will be expected to have five GCSEs

In addition to the above, level 2 qualifications will need to be at merit or above. You will be asked to attend a College interview and provide two references, one of which should be from the supervisor of the childcare setting where you have had recent experience.As with any childcare course, once you have been accepted onto the course, you will need to undergo an enhanced Criminal Records check (this will be discussed at interview).

Duration: Two years Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

Subject areas studied include:
• child development
• child health
• special needs
• early years learning and formal education
• managing early years services
• child protection
• observations and activities
• research
• communications and interpersonal skills.

When can I study?:
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Are there any exams?:
There will be continuous assessment through unit assignments, a placement diary, a portfolio of research evidence, placement reports and a final externally assessed assignment. Key skills will also be assessed during the course.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
1 September 2009

End Date:
28 June 2011

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£1750 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £437.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £437.50 per year

Material Fees:
£25 per year.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
ANN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
1 September 2010

End Date:
27 June 2012

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£1750 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £437.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £437.50 per year

Material Fees:
£25 per year.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
ANN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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