Caring for Children Certificate Level 1

Duration

1 day a week for 36 weeks attending College and ½ day a week for 36 weeks for Literacy and Numeracy.

Introduction

The Caring for Children Certificate Level 1 qualification is designed to stimulate interest and encourage students understanding of the skills needed to care for a baby or young child.

The qualification is also suitable for parents who wish to develop parenting skills and life skills. 

Caring for Children is taught at our Longbridge campus which has fantastic public transport links with Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Warwick, Coventry and other surrounding areas.

Content

  • Eating Healthily
  • Provide a Safe and Hygienic Environment for a Young Child
  • Listening to and Talking with a Young Child
  • Healthy Lifestyle
  • Routines for a Young Child
  • Confidence Building for a Young Child through Play#
  • Literacy and Numeracy

Teaching Methods

Written assignments or tasks.

Assessment

Assignments/tasks will be assessed against a pass/refer assessment criteria.

Qualification Gained

A Certificate in Caring for Child/Children

Opportunities for Progression

On successful completion of this course and numeracy and literacy, students can progress to a level 2 Childcare Qualification.

Entry Requirements

Entry Level 3 Literacy and Numeracy or above.

For Further Information

If you're interested in studying Caring for Children Certificate Level 1, please contact the Advice Zone on 0121 477 1300, call in or email info@bournville.ac.uk

www.bournville.ac.uk

Reference

(EP007) 09/12

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