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Caring for Children Level 1 Award


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Summary

Price
£295 inc VAT
Or £49.17/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

This course is suitable for anyone looking for an introduction to the childcare sector. The course is aimed at students looking to enter this field at foundation stage, encouraging an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children. It would also provide the perfect stepping stone for further studies.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Description

Student Profile

This programme is designed for people who seek to work in the child care sector. Anyone wishing to embark on a career in child care will benefit and it provides a start point to the formal qualifications required to work in the sector. It provides an ideal route into a career in child care and results in a fully recognised qualification, with a number of progression routes to higher level child care and teaching assistant qualifications.

Objectives

The qualification is designed to introduce learners to the knowledge and understanding required to care for children under six years old. It is equally suitable for those who are working towards a career in childcare and those who wish to apply the knowledge more widely in a domestic context.

The qualifications are knowledge-based they do not develop competence.

Course Structure:

UNIT 1: Growth and Development of Young Children F/601/3408

  • The Development of Children from Birth to Six Years.
  • Factors Influencing a Child’s Development.

UNIT 2: Practical Health and Safety When With Young Children H/602/2389

  • Maintaining Safety within the Home.
  • Choosing Equipment.
  • Using Equipment Safely.
  • Maintaining Safety within the Garden.
  • Child Safety When On the Move.
  • Maintaining Appropriate Hygiene Procedures.

UNIT 3: Respecting and Valuing Children M/601/0116

  • The Acts.
  • Exploring Anti-Discriminatory Practice.
  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
  • Balancing children’s growing needs for independence with keeping children safe.

UNIT 4: Understanding Learning and Development through Play A/504/0211

  • The need for a secure environment.
  • Creative Development.
  • Avoiding Discrimination

Who is this course for?

This programme is designed for people who seek to work in the child care sector. Anyone wishing to embark on a career in child care will benefit and it provides a start point to the formal qualifications required to work in the sector. It provides an ideal route into a career in child care and results in a fully recognised qualification, with a number of progression routes to higher level child care and teaching assistant qualifications.

Requirements

There are no pre-requisits for studying this course. Learners can complete the course without any previous child care qualifications.

Career path

The qualification is designed to introduce learners to the knowledge and understanding required to care for children under six years old.

It provides an ideal route into a career in child care and results in a fully recognised qualification, with a number of progression routes to higher level child care and teaching assistant qualifications.

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Work Coach asked:

Is there a certification provided upon completion of this course ? Even just one you can print off at home ?

Answer:

Hello Yes - on successful completion you will be awarded a level 1 certrificate issued by ABC AWards - a leading uk awarding organisation. Regards,

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Advisor asked:

What programs will be needed on a computer in order to complete this course ?

Answer:

The only computer software that you would need is a form of word processing programme such as Microsoft Word, in order to compose assignment answers to be submitted for marking.

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