Education and Childcare
General course information
Level 2 Course
This is a one year course without any examinations. On completion of the course, students will be able to work with children under supervision e.g. as a classroom assistant in a school, or continue to study for a level 3 qualification. The course includes a number of short assignments to complete, which include practical activities within the course e.g. preparing healthy meals, creating wall murals for classroom, washing baby, creating games etc.
Level 3 Course
This is a two year course without any examinations. After successfully completing the course, students can use this qualification in order to go to university, work independently, or, in some areas, supervise and train others. This is equivalent to one A level qualification. Students should have attained 4 GCSE A*-C to enter the course. There are a number of assignments and practical activities within the course e.g. creating posters, teaching materials, information booklets, etc and no written examination.
Course Content
Unit
Content
Assessment
Unit 1
Principles and values
Coursework
Unit 2
Securing safe environments
Coursework
Unit 3
Support child development
Coursework
Unit 4
Support, play and teach children
Coursework
Ideal Entry requirements
Although each student will be considered on an individual basis for entry onto the course it would be beneficial to have 5 GCSE grades (A*-C)
Career Prospects
The Child Care courses are relevant to students wishing to work with children and young people between the ages of 0-16 years in caring, educational and developmental settings e.g. schools, hospitals, crėches and the care sector.
Examinations Body
Subject Leader
Mr Eirian Davies