childrens-care Area Title

Childcare & Education Diploma Level 3

All   Full Time   Part Time  

Course Description

This course will prepare you for working with children by providing the underpinning knowledge and the practical experience. The qualification is well recognised and respected in the work place.

Times and Costs

Start Date End
Date
Day Time Location Attendance Cost Apply
03/09/1227/06/14MON-FRI09:00-
17:00 
CoalvilleFull TimeTBC
Prices shown are for the 2012-13 academic year which starts in August 2012. TBC prices for the next academic year will be updated on the website as they become available.
If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.
Free Courses for 16 to 18 year olds

Course Level

N/A

Entry Requirements

5 GCSE at C or above including English Language or a Level 2 Diploma in Childcare and Education and Key Skill Level 2 in Communication.

Course Length

2 Years

What will I study

Child development, health and safety, assessing and planning for children's learning, child health, current initiatives in education and care.

How will I learn?

Taught sessions using a variety of teaching strategies and developing independent learning skills.Experience in a childcare setting.

How will I be assessed?

Written assignmentsCase study question paper Independent study task.

Where could it lead?

Employment in a variety of childcare settings including nurseries, schools, out of school clubs or hospitals.Further Study at degree level in a related subject, teaching, nursing or social worknursing

Materials/Equipment Required