Children's Care, Learning and Development (Tycoch)

Course Overview

Students will study a range of childcare related units which will extend their understanding of working in this sector. Study units on this course are:

Unit 1 Understanding children’s development
Unit 2 Keeping children safe
Unit 3 Communicating with children and adults
Unit 4 Preparing and maintaining environments
Unit 5 Professional development roles and responsibilities
Unit 6 Supporting children’s play and learning

This programme leading to a nationally recognised qualification. It introduces students to the occupational area, enabling them to develop knowledge, skills and understanding for working in childcare.

Duration:One year | Qualification: Diploma | Level: Level 2

Delivery

The course includes compulsory work placements in a variety of work settings e.g. playgroups, day nurseries and schools.

Assessment is carried out through assignments and continuous assessment. All units are internally assessed. There is an emphasis on the development of skills, with help and support available on an individual basis.

Requirements

Ideally students should have a range of GCSE grades (with English language preferred at grade C) or achievement at Level 1 with 80% attendance supported by positive placement and tutor reports.

A willingness to learn and punctuality are amongst some of the attributes you will need to be successful on this course. Students will need a genuine interest in people and should demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm. Students need to be reliable, honest, trustworthy, well motivated and self reliant.

Students should be at least 16 years of age.

Progression

Students will be able to progress to BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or Level 3 Health and Social Care or the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

Additional Information

Students on this course will be charged for a Criminal Records Bureau [CRB] check. The current cost is £44.

Students can apply to the Financial Contingency Fund [FCF] to cover the cost of a CRB check. Students will require two polo shirts at a cost of £8 each to be worn for placement.

Students are also offered the opportunity to attend trips linked to their course of study. Students can apply to the Financial Contingency Fund [FCF] to cover these costs.

Contact:

01792 284000