Level 2 Award Certificate Diploma in Childcare & Education Level II Formerly the CCE Full Time

Care, Health and Early Learning - Childcare
Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Childcare & Education Level II - Formerly the CCE (Full Time)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
You will be expected to attend college three days per week. The remaining two will be spent in a practical placement. There are various studying methods on this course including classroom sessions, independent study, practical and creative work.

Duration :One-year course
Who the Course is For:
THE CACHE Award/Certificate/Diplomoa at Level 2 in Childcare is a full-time course for those wanting to pursue a career in childcare.
It is designed for students who may not be ready to study at Diploma or Advanced level initially.
Assessment:
The course is continually assessed throughout the year and students will produce a portfolio of assignments. There will be three external assessments including a multiple choice test paper, case study and short answer paper.
In the practical placements students are required to complete planning sheets on a weekly basis and pass all the practice evidence records, which will be completed by each placement supervisor.
Course Leads To:
A rewarding career in some areas of childcare including nursery assistant in private nurseries and crches, welfare assistants in schools and private nanny positions.
However, most students progress onto the two year Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 3 course.
Entry Requirements:
Students should have a good level of written and spoken English and have some GCSEs graded D-G. Students will be required to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau check before the start of the programme and this will be applied for in conjunction with the College. The cost to the student will be approximately 36 approx.
Students will be required to sit an English test to assess their written ability and produce a reference from a childcare setting.

Content:
The CACHE ACD in CCE is equivalent to an NVQ Level 2 Childcare and Education and GCSE at Grade C level study. Therefore, the academic content is of high standard and can be challenging.
The syllabus includes: theory of play, child development, health and safety, childhood health issues and working with children and parents.
Students are required to study Communications Key Skills alongside this programme.
NB the title and content of units may change for September 2010 in line with the Qualification Curriculum Framework
This will be discussed with applicants at interview once more detail has been acquired from the awarding body

Requirement
Students should have a good level of written and spoken English and have some GCSEs graded D-G. Students will be required to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau check before the start of the programme and this will be applied for in conjunction with the College. The cost to the student will be approximately 36 approx. Students will be required to sit an English test to assess their written ability and produce a reference from a childcare setting.