Course Code: DCECCF
Type: Full Time
Entry Requirements
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including maths and English
- If you are planning to go to university for primary teacher training you will need to have science at GCSE level.
Who is the course for
This course is designed for anyone committed to pursuing a career in childcare with children aged 0 to 16 years. CACHE is the sole provider of this nationally recognised qualification; it is the equivalent of 3 A Levels and attracts UCAS points for entry to university.Course Content
The course is offered in three stages over the two years of study. All students are expected to study the full programme in order to take up employment as a qualified Level 3 childcare worker.Students will alternate between spending one week in College and one week on a practical placement.
The following units will be studied:
- An introduction to working with children
- Development from conception to age 16 years
- Supporting children
- Keeping children safe
- The principles underpinning the role of the practitioner working with children
- Promoting a healthy environment for children
- Play and learning in childrens education
- Caring for children
- Development of professional skills within childcare and education
- Nutrition and healthy food for children
- Working with babies from 0-12 months
- Developing childrens (3-8 years) communication, language and literacy skills.
- Students will also study Functional Skills as part of this course.
Study Methods
How is the course assessed
Where next - Further Studies
You can go on to study higher education at university for degrees in subjects including: Early Childhood Studies, Primary School Teaching, Nursing, Youth Studies and Social Work.Where next - Job Opportunities
Childrens centres, local education authority early years classrooms, private day nurseries, hospital wards, private house as a live-in or daily nanny, overseas nannies and childminding as a self-employed alternative.More Information
For further information, please contact our Information, Advice and Guidance team on 01895 853333 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itHow to Apply
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