Full Time CACHE Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and Education

CACHE Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and Education (2 years)
This two-year full-time programme is designed to prepare you to work in a supervised role, competently, safely and effectively with children aged 0 â€" 7 years 11 months. The syllabus is designed to emphasise the integrated nature of work in the sector. It also prepares you to work in a wide range of settings, recognising the importance of providing a service for children and their families.
Programme Content
Units include:
An intro to working with children
Development from conception to age 16 years
Supporting children
Keeping children safe
The principles underpinning the role of the practitioner
Promoting a healthy environment for children
Play, learning and education
Caring for children
Practical Training/Practice Evidence Records/
Professional Development Profiles
Plus 3 optional units
You will learn through lectures, practical placements and workshop activities. The placements take place within a range of child care settings. An alternate week in week out system operates, allowing a full week in a practical
setting. Training takes place in a variety of placements with a variety of age groups, and a total of 140 days of practical training is recommended. Assessment is work based and at the end of the programme there is a test paper covering all aspects of study throughout the programme.
Entry Requirements
You should possess one or more of the following:
A minimum of 5 GCSE†s at Grade C or above, to include English.
Certificate in Child Care and Education or a First Diploma in Caring at Merit level or above.
These conditions may be modified for mature students or for those with previous practical experience and training. Some experience of dealing with children â€" baby-sitting, school work experience etc is desirable.
Progression
Students successfully achieving this qualification may progress to further training at a higher level. Employment opportunities include working as a Nursery Practitioner in a Nursery, Day Nursery or Crèche, working as a nanny for a private family or in health centres with health visitors.