Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2020-21
We are a small, friendly college based in beautiful buildings in Saltaire Village, offering great full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships and traineeships.
We are a small, friendly college based in beautiful buildings in Saltaire Village, offering great full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships and traineeships.
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Caring for Children BTEC<br />
Level 1 Introductory Certificate<br />
Course length: 1 year | Code: 5014<br />
Entry requirements<br />
• 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above in both English<br />
& maths, however, GCSE grade 3 (D) would be<br />
preferable.<br />
• We will do an assessment to find out which<br />
course level is right for you.<br />
• A positive attitude and a keen interest in caring<br />
for children.<br />
• You will also come to an introductory ‘taster’<br />
session before the course starts, to see if it is the<br />
right course for you.<br />
About the course<br />
This course is very hands-on and gives you lots of<br />
practical experience with children to prepare you for<br />
working in nurseries or other childcare settings.<br />
You learn about creative activities, stories, poems<br />
& rhymes, healthy eating, keeping children safe and<br />
communication with children. You gain personal<br />
& social development skills to help with your<br />
studies and finding a job. You will also study GCSE<br />
qualifications in maths and English. As part of the<br />
Foundation Learning offer, this course also gives you<br />
an introduction to lots of other subjects as well as<br />
Childcare.<br />
Your future<br />
After completing your course, you could move on to<br />
the Children’s Play, Learning & Development (Early<br />
Years Assistant) BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma or<br />
on to an apprenticeship.<br />
Children’s Play, Learning &<br />
Development (Early Years<br />
Assistant) BTEC Level 2<br />
Technical Diploma<br />
Course length: 1 year | Code: 5062<br />
Entry requirements<br />
• 2 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, in English &<br />
maths.<br />
or<br />
A full Level 1 at Pass grade, plus a GCSE grade 3<br />
(D) or above in English & maths.<br />
• You will have an interview and further assessment<br />
to check the course is right for you.<br />
• A keen interest in working with children.<br />
• A clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check<br />
at the start of the course.<br />
About the course<br />
This course is ideal if you want to progress in to<br />
employment in the Early Year’s sector as you learn<br />
the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected by<br />
employers. This includes learning about the policy &<br />
practice for working in early years, child development<br />
and supporting children’s learning through play, as<br />
well as how to support children’s communication and<br />
literacy & language development.<br />
There are two external assessments and you will<br />
have an opportunity to do GCSE maths and English if<br />
you need to. You will also complete a work placement<br />
for 280 hours to give you a practical insight in to the<br />
industry.<br />
Please note, you need to buy a <strong>College</strong> polo shirt<br />
(approx £14).<br />
Your future<br />
On successful completion of the course, you could<br />
progress to the Childcare & Education Level 3<br />
Certificate or use the skills and experience you have<br />
gained to find employment in the industry.<br />
Register your interest<br />
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