Full Time Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCDL) BTEC First Diploma

Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCDL) BTEC First Diploma

• School:
  • School of Health, Social Care and Early Education
• Attendance Type:
  • Full Time
• Course Level:
  • Level 2
• Course Keywords:
  • child care
• Qualification:
  • BTECs, OCR Nationals and other vocational qualifications

Summary:

This nationally recognised course can take you directly to a career in childcare, working under supervision. It is equivalent to NVQ Level 2 or 4 GCSE's at A*-C.

Course Length:
One year
Course Schedule:
3 days in college and two days on Work Placement, also some 'block weeks' on Work Placem
Entry Requirements:

Either:
A minimum of three GCSE's at Grades D or above, including English, or two GCSE's at C including English
or
A Level 1 CACHE Foundation Certificate in Child Care, or Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Health & Social Care at Merit or Distinction level

Satisfactory references and a CRB check are required and you must also be able to show, at interview, the ability and aptitude to work with children from 0-8 years in any setting.

Academic Progression:
This course provides the underpinning knowledge you will need for NVQ in Early Years Care and Education at Level 2, if you wish to progress to this further qualification. It could also qualify you to progress to a Level 3 National Diploma/Certificate course if you do well.

Full Description:

Course Content:
The three days in college cover areas such as the Physical Care and Development of Children, Keeping Children Safe, Communicating with Adults and Children, and Children's Learning and Play.

Work Placement:
The programme involves attending a designated early years setting for 2 days a week and some 'block weeks'. This is an assessed part of the course.