What does the course involve?
- This lively one year course is designed to give you a stimulating and interesting insight into the understanding, knowledge and practical skills involved in caring for young children aged 0 – 16 years.
- You’ll get lots of practical experience of working with children through 300 hours of work experience during the programme (1 day a week).
- There are 5 core units plus one specialist unit.
How is the course assessed?
This is an ideal course for you if you prefer coursework to exams. You will be assessed on the quality of your coursework and work placement. You will be awarded with an overall grade of pass, merit or distinction on the successful completion of all units at the end of this one year course.
What qualifications do I need before I begin the course?
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What are the career opportunities open to me if I take this course?
You can progress to a more advanced course with further training or study, such as BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. This will open many career opportunities for University or management level job roles.