Children's Care, Learning & Development BTEC National Certificate

Course code: FTB066

School of Health, Fitness & Supported Learning

The Programme

The programme involves both time in college and time in work experience, which means students need to take a very organised approach to their studies. Placements are arranged by the college and you will be assessed in placement by the Petroc assessor.
There are 12 units on this course which cover a wide variety of topics in depth. Additionally there is a reflective practitioner portfolio, which is a collection of evidence from the four settings you have worked in and leads to Qualified Practitioner Status. During your time at college you will also be having experience in four different settings amounting to 800 hours voluntary work experience.

The Programme Content

This is an exciting, rewarding but demanding course. There is a mix of academic and work experience throughout the two years, and this will mean that all students will need to be very organised to be able to manage their workloads. However, success on the course means that you will achieve both UCAS points and Qualified Practitioner Status which will provide you with a wide range of choices for progression.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, ideally including English, Maths and a science - there is room on this course to undertake re-sits in GCSE English and/or Maths.

Costs

You may wish to purchase a USB for saving work and an optional USB purchase which is pre-loaded with relevant information. There may be cost of travel to placement and clothes to wear at work. You will have to pay for an enhanced CRB check, please see CRB Checks information below.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

Some students who have completed this course with the required UCAS points have gone on to university to study a variety of topics, including teaching, nursing and some have continued to study an Early Years Foundation Degree at Petroc.

Length of Study

Two years.

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