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COURSE CODE: 3062

Level 2 Childcare Diploma

COURSE DESIGNED FOR

16-18/School Leavers

CERTIFICATE / LEVEL

Level 3

COURSE FEE

Free

START DATE

02-Sep-2024

DURATION

2 Years

STUDY TYPE

Full Time

LOCATION

Shipley College

DELIVERY TYPE

01 - Class contact
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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

This course is a comprehensive introduction to Childcare & Education, where you will study all aspects of how children develop. This includes literacy & numeracy skills, play & early learning, keeping children safe, paediatric first aid and more. You will also complete a 400 hour work placement (per year) to give you a practical insight into the industry. Please note, you will need to buy a College polo shirt (approx £14).

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Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English & maths or A full Level 2 at Merit grade or above, with maths and English grades equivalent to those stated above. A clear Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at the start of the course. Enthusiasm for working with children.
Progression Information
After the course, you can study at college or university at a higher level, or use the skills and experience you have gained to progress further in your career and find employment in the Childcare industry.
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This Course Meets The Needs Of The Region By
More than 100,000 working parents of two-year olds have already registered for the 2024 rollout of a new childcare places scheme, according to the Department for Education (DfE). 27,500 early-years professionals will be needed to meet the expected rise in demand for places, and Childminder numbers are also falling reducing childcare places further.

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