Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF)

Introduction

This course is designed specifically to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to care for children from birth to 16 years-old, including babies and toddlers. The course will give you a level 2 qualification that enables you to apply for nursery assistants vacancies.

What Will I Learn

The course is both theoretical and practical, and incorporates supervised work with children in a professional, caring environment during part of the week in a variety of settings.

Example Modules

• An Introduction to Working with Children
• Safe Healthy and Nurturing Environments for Children
• Children and Play
• The Childcare Practitioner in the Workplace

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment is continuous, based on assignments, practical work and workplace performance. There will also be an external exam.

Entry Requirements

You will be expected to have 4 GCSEs at grade D or above, including English Language, or equivalent qualifications. Entry is also dependent on an interview and a written English assessment. An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check will be require

Additional Information

There will be a course contribution fee of £100 for materials. You will spend 3 days per week in College and 2 days per week in your placement.

Progression

Upon successful completion you will be able to proceed onto the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education.

Career Opportunities

There are a number of positions you can apply for including Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant and Pre-School Assistant.

Qualification type: Level 2 Mode of study: Full-Time Courses Start date: September Duration (weeks): 36 Hours per week: To be confirmed Days of the week: Mon - Fri Course code: CDPCHILD2