Course Overview
This qualification will help you turn your dream job into reality. Our course offers you the practical skills and knowledge that you need for working within the childcare and education sectors.
During this course you will study aspects of childcare including: Understand how to support childrens development , Promote play in an early years setting, and The Principles of Early Years Practice.
A key part of this course is work experience where you can learn practical skills, gain an understanding of the industry and put theory learned in the classroom into practice.
The College has a simulated nursery environment with learning being supported by online resources and library facilities. Learners will need access to a digital device, and a uniform for work placement.
Course Modules
Course Information
Applicants must have 4 GCSEs grade 3 and above (A*- D), including English and maths. For students wanting to progress with their childcare qualification at level 3 they will need to have achieved their GCSE in English and maths at a grade C (Grade 4/5 and above) during their course. Entry is subject to a satisfactory reference and interview.
Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.
Students are also required to have an up-to-date DBS check.
The qualification is internally assessed and externally quality-assured via a portfolio of evidence. Including assignments, case studies, observations, and reflective accounts.
The student on successful completion of this course can progress onto level 3 early years educator qualifications and other relevant level 3 qualifications.
Career opportunities include an early years practitioner, classroom assistant or pre-school practitioner.
Supporting you
Travel
The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.
Redditch
Redditch has many links to surrounding towns with a circular around Redditch itself including Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Kings Heath, Evesham, Droitwich, Solihull, Worcester, and Birmingham. The train and bus stations are in close proximity to one another and are a short walk to Peakman Campus and a slightly longer walk to Alliance House.
Redditch Train Station
- Redditch station
Bromsgrove Road
Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 4RB - A 7-minute walk to Peakman Campus
- A 15-minute walk to Alliance House
Redditch Bus Station
- Redditch Bus Station
Unit 6
Evesham Street
Redditch
B97 4EX - An 8-minute walk to Peakman Campus
- A 17-minute walk to Alliance House
Worcester
Worcester is accessible by bus and train with numerous links from all over the county and further. The bus and train stations are a short walk to all of our campuses with The Duckworth Centre of Engineering being a little further.
Worcester Train Station
- Worcester Foregate Street Station
Foregate Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1DB - An 8-minute walk to All Saints Building
- A 9-minute walk to Cathedral Building
- A 9-minute walk to St Andrews Building
- A 9-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
- A 5-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
- A 23-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering
Worcester Bus Station
- Worcester Crowngate
Worcester
WR1 3LE - A 6-minute walk to All Saints Building
- A 7-minute walk to Cathedral Building
- A 7-minute walk to St Andrews Building
- A 7-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
- A 4-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
- A 24-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering