Courses at a Glance
- Hours: Under 12 hours per week, 36
weeks
- Next start date: September
- Course Location: Lewisham Way
- Who it's for: School Leaver 16-18, Adult
Learners 19+
Is this course for me?
You will explore early years development and learning, in
addition to first aid, health and safety, nutrition and dietary
requirements and social policy. Practical work experience is an
essential part of this course and you will need to be available
five days a week to meet this commitment. You will also develop
your communication, numeracy and IT skills to support your personal
and professional development.
What will I study?
Practical work experience is an essential part of this course
and you will need to be available five days a week to meet this
commitment. You will also develop your communication, numeracy and
IT skills to support your personal and professional
development.
What can I do next?
This can lead to further study at Foundation Degree Level, or
Childcare, Learning and Development NVQ Level 4, the Childcare and
Education Advanced Diploma or related professional degrees
including childcare and teaching. This qualification can also lead
into employment in a range of areas including family centre,
children's nurseries and entry into university to study childcare
or education.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have four GCSEs grades A-C, or the
Children's Care Learning and Development NVQ Level 2, the Health
and Social Care BTEC First Diploma or the Childcare and Education
Certificate at merit grade. An interview, assessment and two
references are required. A Criminal Records Bureau Check must be
completed.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee: £1,370 Exam
fee: £180 CRB check: £44
Please note: For courses longer than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2011-2012 only.