Full Time CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children

CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children

Length of Course: 1 year

Campus: Bridgend

Course Description: This course is designed to provide an introduction to the type of knowledge and understanding required when working in childcare, education and playwork.

You will complete seven units of study including:

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  Personal Development
  
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  Growth and Development
  
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  Food and Nutrition
  
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  Health and Safety
  
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  Care of Children
  
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  Play and Practical Activities
  
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  Orientation to Work programme.
  

There will be an opportunity to undertake work experience days.

Continuous assessment by assignment work. There will be an exam at the end of the year. All students are required to attend at least 80% of the programme.

Entry requirements:

• At least 2 GCSEs at grade D or above.
• PLUS a satisfactory school report/reference and suitability demonstrated at interview.

Progression/Career Opportunities: There is the opportunity to progress to:

• CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Childcare & Education (subject to meeting entry requirements).
• BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care (subject to meeting entry requirements).