Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Childrens Care, Learning and Development Level 3

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 2 Years
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Teaching will take place over 3 days each week plus one day in an industrial setting.
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 15
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be a charge of 36.00 for the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), 10.00 for a bespoke Polo Shirt (to be worn in placement) plus any associated costs for educational visits as arranged.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This specialised programme provides you with an Advanced Level qualification in the study of Childrens Care, Learning and Development. This programme is an excellent choice for students wishing to study all aspects of caring for children, how children learn and how children develop. It promotes a wide range of academic and vocational skills which employers and providers of Higher Education are looking for. This programme is the equivalent of three A Levels and successful completion leads to Licensed Qualified Practitioner Status for working with children 0-8 years.

As part of our selection process you will be required to attend an interview where you will demonstrate your ability and commitment to working in the Childcare and Early Years sector together with a satisfactory reference, which will ask for information about your behaviour, punctuality and attendance. To join our programme you will need to have:

.A Level 2 qualification or equivalent awarded at Merit level;
.4 GCSEs Grades A* - C including English or equivalent;
.A minimum of Level 2 Literacy and Level 1 Numeracy which will be assessed at interview;
.In exceptional circumstances where prospective students over the age of 19 do not meet the minimum qualification requirement, accreditation for prior learning and experience may be taken into account.

Croydon College is committed to supporting employability and developing excellence within the Health and Social Care profession. Units on the course require applicants to work with younger children. All applicants will be screened by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) as this will help identify applicants who may be unsuitable to work with children or other vulnerable members of society.


PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is designed to encourage you to develop the personal skills and qualities needed for work and learning and to achieve your full potential. This is a theoretical, practical and experiential programme designed and delivered to provide you with the skills you need to enter employment or progress onto the next level of study. You will study the following topics over two years:

.Positive relationships for Childrens Care, Learning and Development
.Positive environments for Childrens Care, Learning and Development
.Promoting Childrens Development
.Reflecting on and Developing Practice for Children aged 0-8 years
.Safeguarding Children
.Promoting Childrens Rights
.Childrens Learning Activities and Play
.Promoting Healthy Development and Living for Children and their Families
.Promoting Well-being and Resilience in Children
.Diet and Nutrition for Children
.Psychological Perspectives on Childrens Behaviour
.Managing an Early Years or Playwork Environment
.Combined Science for Early Years Practitioners
.Complementary Therapies for Children
.Self-directed Play
.The Development and Care of Babies and Children under Three years.

In addition, you will also have the opportunity to achieve GCSE Mathematics, English and a Human Science if you are required to do so. This will be important for those who do not have a Grade C (or equivalent) or above and wish to train as Early Years/Primary School Teachers or Nurses.

To pass your programme you will need to have successfully completed 800 hours of Work Experience in a range of Childcare or Education settings in the form weekly on-going and intensive blocks throughout the course. You will have the full support of our specialist Work Placement staff who are highly experienced Childcare practitioners and work placement supervisors.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion of the Certificate or Diploma you have achieved Licensed Qualified Practitioner Status for working with children 0-8 years and the option of seeking employment in the Childcare, Education or Early Years settings. You have the option of progression to study at University to embark upon Teacher Training, Childrens Nursing, or Social Work or other undergraduate study.


EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE You will have to complete 800 hours in an industrial setting to pass this course.