Full time Early Years Level 1 Award

Early Years Level 1 Award
This course will give you an awareness of the key areas of knowledge which govern childcare and education provision.

Course Content:
Subjects studied will include:

• Personal development
• Human growth and development
• Food and nutrition
• Health and safety practices
• Care of children
• Play activities
• Practical activities
• Orientation to work with children 0-15 years
• Study skills

Awarding body:
Council for Awards in Childrens Care and Education (CACHE).

Work Experience / Practical Experience:
Work experience is an integral part of the course.

Attendance Requirements:
Full-time. Details regarding expected course timetable and attendance will be given at interview, if available.

Entry Requirements:
Although there are no formal requirements, successful applicants should have one of the following:

• GCSEs at grades E-F
• Entry Certificate in Skills for Working Life or equivalent qualification
• You must also be able to demonstrate the potential to act independently and safely in a childcare setting
.
• Acceptance is subject to interview plus assessment day
.

Entry Process:
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the tutor. Interviews normally take place between January and September of the year in which the course starts. All applicants will be required to complete a CRB check at interview in line with the Safeguarding policies of both the department and of any settings that may be used as work placements. Any issues that arise as a result of these checks may affect the outcome of the offer of a place but will be assessed on an individual basis.

Assessment:
Assessment is based on set portfolio coursework and assessment through work experience.

Career Options:
Further study in this or related subjects. Please note this course is intended to provide a taste of this vocational sector, it will not quality you to work with children.

Progression Routes:
Students gaining a merit or distinction in this course may progress to our Level 2 Childs Care and Education Diploma.

Fees

Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
09/10 : Tuition : £0.00 : £0.00 : £700.00 : £5,800.00
09/10 : Material : £112.50 : £112.50 : £112.50 : £112.50
09/10 : Exams : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Trips : £40.50 : £40.50 : £40.50 : £40.50
09/10 : Kit : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.

Sessions

Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
09/10 : FT : Further Education : 14/9/2009 : 10/7/2010 : : N/A : N/A