Education and Early Years
Level 1
Pre-Technical Certificate in Childcare
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, this certificate is the ideal choice for you as it provides you with the perfect introduction to a career in childcare.
This comprehensive course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide care for children in various settings.
Whether you aspire to work in a nursery or pre-school, become a nanny, or pursue a career in early childhood education, this certificate will provide you with a solid foundation for future studies.
Through this programme, you will learn about child development, health and safety protocols, planning age-appropriate activities and effective communication techniques.
You will spend one day a week in a work experience placement and will also support in planning and facilitating Stay & Play sessions for the local community.
Our fantastic facilities are designed to fully prepare you for a career in education, with industry-standard rooms that simulate real-life classrooms and nursery settings. Whether you’re practicing your teaching skills or developing your ability to create engaging learning environments, our facilities will provide you with the ideal platform to grow and excel.
Our teaching team possesses extensive industry experience and offer a wealth of practical knowledge and a deep understanding of the education field. Their guidance and support will empower you to develop the skills necessary to become a highly effective and compassionate educator.
You will become a member of our Education Career Excellent Hub. Through our extensive network of partnerships with schools and nurseries, you will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience, applying your learning to a real-world setting.
You will be offered a range of guest lecturers and workshops delivered by industry professionals. Our unrivalled exposure to employers will enable you to bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring you are well-prepared to secure your first post or take the next step in your career.
What Does This Course Involve?
You will gain a broad understanding of the childcare sector and start to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to become an excellent practitioner. You will be offered a work placement within an Early Years setting to demonstrate and develop your skills.
You will cover units including health and safety, communicating with children, planning craft activities, forest schools and supporting children’s learning experiences. You will also develop your maths and English skills to the level that most employers look for.
Successful completion of this programme will give you practical skills, confidence and employability within the early years sector.
Assessment Method
You will be assessed through written coursework, presentations and practical experiences.
Future Opportunities
This study programme is a stepping stone to further education at Level 2, a traineeship, or an apprenticeship. The personal, social and work skills that you gain will support employment opportunities in all areas.
Entry Requirements
A genuine interest in working with children and people is an absolute necessity. You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 3-1 with at least two at grade 3, or the successful completion of a pre-vocational programme.
On enrolment you will be required to undertake a DBS check, which the college will pay for.
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