Advanced Level Apprenticeship (ALA) in Childcare

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Advanced Level Apprenticeship (ALA) in Childcare

The College of West Anglia
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Description

The course is aimed at people who are employed in the childcare sector, for example within a nursery, pre-school or playgroup etc.

Subjects studied will include:
- Helping keep children safe
- Supporting children's development
- Support children's play and learning
- Prepare and maintain environments to meet children's needs
- Planning and implementing curriculum frameworks for early years' education

Subjects studied include:
- Helping keep children safe
- Supporting children's development
- Support children's play and learning
- Prepare and maintain environments to meet children's needs.
- Planning and implementing curriculum frameworks for early years' education.

End Qualification:

- CACHE Lev…

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The course is aimed at people who are employed in the childcare sector, for example within a nursery, pre-school or playgroup etc.

Subjects studied will include:
- Helping keep children safe
- Supporting children's development
- Support children's play and learning
- Prepare and maintain environments to meet children's needs
- Planning and implementing curriculum frameworks for early years' education

Subjects studied include:
- Helping keep children safe
- Supporting children's development
- Support children's play and learning
- Prepare and maintain environments to meet children's needs.
- Planning and implementing curriculum frameworks for early years' education.

End Qualification:

- CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF)
- 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Functional skills in English, maths and ICT at level 2
- CWDC Induction Standards
- Level 2 Award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

You will be assessed for your potential to achieve the apprenticeship. The assessment will depend upon the level and range of activities you will be undertaking in the workplace.

You may need to undergo an initial assessment of your English and maths skills in which you are required to be working at or towards level 2.

To be a childcare advanced apprentice you have to be aged 16 and over. GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English is preferred. A level 2 qualification in childcare and childcare work experience is required. A supervisory role within employment is preferred i.e. working on own initiative, planning and organising work and/or supervising others. Possible job roles may include: nursery nurse, playgroup leader or room leader etc.

At the start of your apprenticeship you will need to be employed by a suitable and appropriate employer for at least 16 hours a week. You will also need to have been a resident in the EU for at least 3 years.

Commitment and motivation are necessary to complete the course.

Assessment:

Coursework, portfolio of evidence and practical demonstrations/assignments.

Functional skills tuition and examinations will take place at college (various campuses depending on your location).

Progression from this course:

You could progress to the Foundation Degree in Early Years, Childcare and Education.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

2 Years

Start times:

Various dates throughout the year

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the apprenticeship application form

Course Costs:

There are currently no fees payable by young people on Apprenticeship programmes. Fees may be payable by the employer where the candidate is 19 or older. Details available on request.

Additional Information:

Call the apprenticeships team on 01553 815280 or e-mail apprenticeships@col-westanglia.ac.uk

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