Children's Care, Learning & Development BTEC Diploma

Course code: FTT038

School of Health, Fitness & Supported Learning

The Programme

This course provides the underpinning knowledge and practical training for childcare and education practitioners who work with children in a wide variety of settings. Each unit in the course includes a balance of theory and practise and is further supported by placements in pre-schools, day nurseries, primary schools, childminders and families. The core units are:
Understanding children's development
Keeping children safe
Communication with children and adults
Preparing and maintaining environments for childcare
Professional development

The Programme Content

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade E or above. Two personal references are also required in addition to a successful interview.

Costs

You will have to pay for an enhanced CRB check, please see CRB Checks information below.

Venue

Tiverton, Main Site

Progression

Many students go on to study Level 3 Childcare or go into employment and continue studying through the Apprenticeship route, gaining work based qualifications to enhance their careers.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.

DBS Checks

As this course requires you to undertake work placements with children and/or vulnerable adults, a DBS check (formerly CRB check) is required. This will be carried out by Petroc prior to you starting the course in September and costs £53. Please click on the following link for