Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
BTEC
In Bridgend
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BTEC
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Bridgend
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Duration
2 Years
This course is designed for students to study the all round development and progress of children aged 0 - 16 years, and addresses the issues that affect children, their parents and carers. Successful completion of the BTEC National Diploma provides learners with Qualified Practitioner Status for the 0-8 age group.
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Minimum of 6 GCSE subject passes at grade C or above (to include English, preferably Mathematics and a Science), or equivalent.
PLUS two good references and suitability demonstrated at interview.
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BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
Length of Course: 2 years, full-time
Campus: Bridgend
Course Description: This course is designed for students to study the all round development and progress of children aged 0 - 16 years, and addresses the issues that affect children, their parents and carers. Successful completion of the BTEC National Diploma provides learners with Qualified Practitioner Status for the 0-8 age group.
A process of continuous assessment through written and practical assignments. All students are required to attend at least 80% of the programme. Students can be placed in a Welsh medium placement. 16 units are studied including:
- Reflecting on and Developing Practice
- Promoting Children's Development
- Learning Activities and Play
- Psychological Perspectives on Children's Behaviour
- Safe-guarding Children
- Research Methodology.
Entry requirements:
- Minimum of 6 GCSE subject passes at grade C or above (to include English, preferably Mathematics and a Science), or equivalent.
- PLUS two good references and suitability demonstrated at interview.
Progression/Career Opportunities: The opportunity to work as an Early Years Worker in a Nursery School or class within a Primary School; Day Nursery; Hospital; Workplace Crèche; Social Services; in a private family as a Nanny or Voluntary Childcare Organisations within the Community.
The course is equivalent to four A Levels (440 UCAS points), and therefore offers excellent progression to Higher Education courses including: Foundation Degree in Early Years Care & Education; BA (Hons) Degree in Education (Qualified Teacher Status), BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies, Nursing; Social Work; Psychology or Health Studies.
Did you know?: 80% of our childcare students progress onto University
What our students say: "The course has benefited me in many ways as it has helped me to mature and prepare for higher education. It has given me the opportunity to recognise my goals, my achievements and my ambitions. I feel that no other course could provide me with such success and preparation for further learning'. Sarah Dauncy
Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development