Child Care and Education CACHE Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 2

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Child Care and Education CACHE Award/Certificate/Diploma Level 2

Hertford Regional College
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Summary

This course prepares you to work in a supervised capacity with children and their families in a variety of settings and environments within the sector of Children’s Services. Some of the things you will learn about are; Children and Play, the Developing Child, Safe, Healthy, Nurturing Environments for Children. You will put your skills into practice two days a week on a supervised work placement. The qualification is split into three stages, Award, Certificate and Diploma. You will progress through the Award and Certificate to complete the Diploma allowing you to work as an Early Years Practitioner.

Entry Requirements

  • A minimum of 164 GCSE points including English (at Grade D or a…

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Summary

This course prepares you to work in a supervised capacity with children and their families in a variety of settings and environments within the sector of Children’s Services. Some of the things you will learn about are; Children and Play, the Developing Child, Safe, Healthy, Nurturing Environments for Children. You will put your skills into practice two days a week on a supervised work placement. The qualification is split into three stages, Award, Certificate and Diploma. You will progress through the Award and Certificate to complete the Diploma allowing you to work as an Early Years Practitioner.

Entry Requirements

  • A minimum of 164 GCSE points including English (at Grade D or above).
  • A GCSE Grade D or above is recommended in Maths.
  • A successful HRC Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • You must demonstrate suitability to work with children and adults, show empathy and a keen interest in working with and helping others, along with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Applications are welcome from male and female students.

What will I be doing on the course?

Units will include:

  • Unit 1. An introduction to working with children
  • Unit 2. The developing child
  • Unit 3. Safe, healthy and nurturing environments for children
  • Unit 4. Children and play
  • Unit 5. Communication and professional skills within child care and education
  • Unit 6. The child care practitioner in the workplace
  • Unit 9. Supporting Children with Additional Needs

How will I be assessed?

Some units will be assessed by written assignment, but you will also need to prepare portfolios of evidence for Units 5 and 6. Unit 3 is assessed by a Multiple Choice Question paper. Students are also assessed on their performance in the workplace.

What will I need?

  • Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously known as Criminal Records Bureau check) - £44

What can I do next?

  • If you complete this course, you can apply to study a two year course such as the Level 3 Award / Certificate / Diploma in Child Care and Education or BTEC National in Health and Social Care. You may also apply for the one year Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce Level 3 course.
  • This Level 2 qualification prepares you to work in a supervised capacity, with children and their families in a variety of settings and environments within the sector of Children’s Services.

Additional Activities

You may also have the opportunity to achieve qualifications in the Functional Skills areas Maths and English. You can, depending on your prior achievement, resit GCSE English and/or Maths (evening class). You may also undertake First Aid, Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Training. You will have the chance to take part in additional activities such as charity fund raising and exciting trips and visits.

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