Full Time Childcare & Education CACHE Diploma
Vocational qualification
In Milton Keynes
Description
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Vocational qualification
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Location
Milton keynes
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Start date
September
This course is suitable if you are looking to work as a nursery nurse, nanny or a teaching assistant or want to progress onto Higher Education.
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About this course
You must be 16 years or above and have four GCSEs at grade C and above, one of which must be English. Maths is also a requirement at grade D or above. Applicants with a GNVQ Intermediate Health and Social Care or CACHE Level 2 Diploma will also be considered, as will those with other relevant experience. Attending a 'Taster Day' is a compulsory pre-requisite for admission to this course. A...
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Course programme
Childcare & Education CACHE Diploma
Department: COMMUNITY STUDIES Subject area: Caring, Health & Childcare
Course Code: 0126-1/2 Course Level: 3
Campus/Location: Chaffron Way
Mode of study: FT Days of the week: MON-FRI
Start Date: Sep 13 2010 End Date: Jun 29 2012
Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 5:00PM
Fees: This course is free if you are under 19. While we will not be able to confirm final fee rates until nearer your enrolment date, you may be eligible for a reduced fee rate if you are over 19.
Course Description:
This course is suitable if you are looking to work as a nursery nurse, nanny or a teaching assistant or want to progress onto Higher Education.
Course Content:
Nine core units to include the following:
· An Introduction to Working with Children
· Development from Conception to Age 16 Years
· Supporting Children
· Keeping Children Safe
· The Principles Underpinning the Role of the Practitioner Working with Children
· Promoting a Healthy Environment for Children
· Play and Learning in Children's Education
· Caring for Children
· Development of Professional Skills within Children's Education.
There are also three optional units, covering a range of vocational knowledge required in Children's Care Learning and Development. You will be required to undertake a work placement in an early years setting to develop skills demonstrating competence. Therefore, attendance both at college and the work placement is essential.
Assessment:
Various methods are used, including assignments, presentations and work placement in an early years setting, as well as a 3-hour end of course examination.
Next Steps:
Employment as a nursery nurse or nanny. Alternatively Higher Education, such as teacher training, diploma or degree in nursing, social work, degrees in social science or psychology. After gaining experience, further training in nursery management may also
be taken.
Entry Requirements:
You must be 16 years or above and have four GCSEs at grade C and above, one of which must be English. Maths is also a requirement at grade D or above. Applicants with a GNVQ Intermediate Health and Social Care or CACHE Level 2 Diploma will also be considered, as will those with other relevant experience. Attending a 'Taster Day' is a compulsory pre-requisite for admission to this course. A Criminal Records Bureau check
is a requirement for admission onto this course.
Full Time Childcare & Education CACHE Diploma