Part Time CACHE NVQ3 in Childcare Learning & Dev PWG9004R

Course Code: PWG9004R

Title: CACHE NVQ3 in Childcare, Learning & Dev

Duration:

Registration Fee: £

Tuition Fee: £1100

Start Date: 01-Aug-09

Entry Requirements
Applicants for this course must have previous experience in childcare and currently work in a position of responsibility with children 0-16 years (and their families). All applicants will be interviewed prior to start of course.

Suitable For

This course is suitable for you if you are working either full-time or part-time in the field of childcare, or are studying on a training programme covering work with children. You should be able to work in a supervisory capacity.

Course Content

NVQs are a system of awards that were introduced for people involved in vocational work. There are a series of NVQs specifically designed for those working within the childcare field.

There are five mandatory units and a choice of four optional units, two from option group 1 and the other two from group 1 or 2. The option units chosen will depend on the setting you are working in.

Method of Assessment

Each qualification is a combination of mandatory and optional units. To achieve an NVQ at Level 3 a candidate must be assessed as competent in all of the mandatory units and a choice of four optional units. The choice of optional units will reflect that candidate's work setting. Assessment takes place in the workplace, meeting national standards.
To study on this course you will need to be actively working with children. An assessor will be allocated unless you have a qualified work-based assessor. You will also gather evidence and this will be put in a portfolio. Evidence is your experiences with children and may include witness testimony, observation and reflection on your own practice.

Progression

The course provides opportunities for progression on to a range of courses, such as:

• Foundation Degree in Children, Families & Community Health
• HNC/D in Early Childhood Studies
• Advanced Diploma in Childcare & Education
• NVQ Level 4 (following two years of experience of working in an early years environment & in a management position).