Childcare: Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Certificate Level 2 NCFE (FCHD)
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
This course lets you explore the role of a childcare practitioner in early years and primary school settings, allowing you to progress to further education or the workplace.
You’ll complete at least 120 hours of placement to boost your teamwork, confidence, and ‘hands-on’ experience.
Course Details
Key topics:
- Child development from birth to 11 years and 11 months
- The role of the Childcare Practitioner
- Play, learning and culture
- Nutrition
- Laws and regulations
- Physical development and activity
How will it be delivered and assessed?
You will be assessed by your tutor and your work placement supervisor and centre assessor using a range of methods. This will include direct observation in placement, oral questioning, portfolio of evidence and written assignments or tasks.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including Maths and English at a grade 4. You need to be aged 16 or above.
A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is also required.
Equipment required
Your next steps...
You could progress onto our Level 3 Education and Childcare T Level (Technical qualification).
Additional information
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