Caring for Children (CACHE) Level 1 Diploma

CACHE Diploma in Caring for Children – Level 1

If you are a parent or have worked with children, then you understand that caring for them during their crucial stage in life development is an enriching, rewarding responsibility. You also understand that caring for children gives you flexibility in your life schedule that a '9 to 5' job role does not allow.

About our CACHE Course in Caring for Children

This child care course builds an understanding of the essential knowledge and skills needed to care for children. It covers children's growth, learning and development, and also includes units to build self-development.

This course is suitable for anyone wishing to, or already working in child care, as well as anyone wanting to develop parenting and life skills.

This course is listed on the QCF (QRN: 501/1015/9) and will award you 37 credits upon successful completion.

What Could I Do After Completing This Course in Caring for Children?

The child care sector offers a wide variety of flexible job opportunities. If you wish to build your career in caring for children, you could continue your child care training courses to become a child minder, nursery nurse, play worker and more. This course is ideal for building a foundation of knowledge before moving on to further training or moving towards work.

Syllabus

This course includes the following lessons:

Unit 1:

CFC 13: Sharing learning experiences with children

CFC 14: Growth and development of young children

CFC 15: Human growth and development

Unit 2:

CFC 9: Respecting and valuing children

CFC 10: Children's play and leisure activties in the community

CFC 16: Preparing for your next steps

Unit 3:

CFC 17: Supporting babies to play

CFC 21: Science activities for young children

CFC 22: Technology activities for young children

Unit 4:

CFC 23: Musical activities for young children

CFC 24: Practical health and safety when with young children

CFC 25: Finding out about Forest Schools

Unit 5:

CFC 26: Craft activities for young children

CFC 27: Understanding learning and development through play

HL1: Healthy living

Unit 6:

CFC 20: Healthy eating for families

CFC 1: Confidence building for the young child through play

CFC 2: Listening to and talking with a young child

For a more detailed syllabus, please view this Caring for Children Syllabus.

Qualifications

Qualification: CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children (QCF)

On completion of this course you will receive the CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children (QCF) qualification. This qualification is listed on the QCF (Qualification Number: 501/1015/9) and is assigned 37 credits.

CACHE is the UK's only specialist awarding organisation for the children and adult care sectors. CACHE continue to develop the most up to date and relevant qualifications for the new QCF and work closely with Sector Skills Councils to ensure the highest level of quality and a cutting-edge service to their customers, our learners, and the sector.

Requirements for Entry

There are no requirements of eligibility to enrol on this course.

There are no requirements of eligibility to enrol on this course.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 90 hrs.