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Level 1
Introduction to Childcare & Early Years Education | CACHE Certificate in Childcare | Level 1
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Level 1 course enables you to gain valuable skills and work experience to progress onto further study and move towards the early years career of your choice. Being on a Level 1 course, you will receive excellent help and support from experienced tutors and teaching assistants. Working in small classes, you will notice your confidence and self-esteem grow. Level 1 also boosts your social skills and ability to get on with a variety of people.
Your study programme will also include some supported English and Maths sessions and provide a first step towards gaining qualifications. Our tutors have wide ranging experience which supports their teaching, including roles as school governors, early years teachers, nursery nurse/playgroup supervisors and first aid practitioners.
The course provides:
- Fantastic links with local hospitals, schools and nurseries
- Work placements for practical experience
- Inspirational guest speakers
- High progression rate to employment
FURTHER INFORMATION
Start at Level 1 if you have at least 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (F) or above,preferably including English and maths. Plus, two references; one from working with children and an enhanced DBS.
After successful completion of Level 1, you can progress to Early Years or Health & Social Care Level 2 courses or a different programme of your choice. At the end of this course you will achieve a level 1 certificate in caring for children.
Alternatively, you may want to seek employment or begin an apprenticeship.
Future careers:
- Nursing
- Healthcare support services
- Care worker
- Social worker
- Childminder
- Nursery practitioner
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.