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Child Care and Education: CaCHE
Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma
This is a level 3 course equivalent to five GCSE grades
A*-C. Integral to academic study, students are required
to complete work placements with young children.
Course details There are twelve units of study spread
over the two years. You will learn how to keep children
safe and study the principles underpinning the role of
practitioners working with children. Students study three
days in College and attend placement for two days.
How is it assessed? The majority of units are assessed
internally and there are three external assessments
spread over the two year course.
Course duration Two years full-time.
What do I need to study this subject? You should have
five GCSE grades A*-C including English Language
and Maths or Science at C grade or a Merit/Distinction in
a relevant BTEC 1st course, a good record of attendance
and punctuality, and good communication skills
(speaking and listening). Prior work experience in
an early years setting, either as a volunteer or through
school, is desirable but not essential. All students are
required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau check
at the beginning of the course.
Where can this lead me? The course can lead to
employment in an early years setting, or to higher
education including degree courses in teaching,
child nursing or psychology.
What are the enrichment opportunities? We offer work
experience in statutory, voluntary and private sector
organisations, as well as overseas residential study
experience. There are visits to early learning centres and
specialist health settings for babies and young children.
Year 2 students are given the opportunity to complete
a First Aid certificate.
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