Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development

Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development

COURSE TITLE: BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
COURSE CODE: 3c122-09
DAYS & TIMES: Various times and dates

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
The BTEC First Diploma in Childrens Care, Learning and Development provides a qualification with an assistant licence to practice. Success allows work in a supervised capacity. The qualification develops practical skills in preparation for work. You will spend much of your time working on assignments based on realistic situations.

WHAT DO I NEED?
WHAT ARE MY COMMITMENTS?
You will need to attend classes for approximately 20 hours per week. In addition you will need to spend 8 to 10 hours per week on course work at home or in college. Your assignments will need to be completed by the set deadlines. You will produce a portfolio of work containing all of your assignment material.

The current timetable is:
Monday 9.00am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 4.30pm
Thursday 9.00am - 4.30pm
Friday Placement day

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
3c122-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 530(159) 19 years and over

Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.

WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE THERE?
Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Check 36 (16 - 18 years old no fee)
Text Books approximately 20
Polo shirts required for use during work experience - 2 at 10 each

* All costs are approximate.

WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE?
You will gain a BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development.
You will also complete a programme of Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT. These Functional Skills are an essential requirement for employment progression, higher education and other further education courses.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
Learners can progress onto the BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development, or NVQ Level 2 in Children's Care, Learning and Development or into employment working with children (in a supervised capacity).