Child Care Diploma

• Course Code: ASC103
• Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Child Care is a very popular career choice, whether you are wanting to work with children in a nursery, hospital, or want to look after children from home. Topics cover all ages up to 16 years old.

This course is designed for students who, once qualified want to look after children in a home care setting.
Child Care Home Practitioners can earn up to £25,000 once fully qualified.

Course Content

Module 1: The key features of child development and developmental needs of children 0-8 years inclusive of individual and special needs.

Module 2: Providing for children’s physical needs inclusive of health and safety.

Module 3: Learning through play for child development

Module 4: Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children

Module 5: Legal responsibilities of the childminder and responsibilities for working together

Assessment

The home learning Child Care course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

A successfully completed course leads to a Level 3 validated qualification - Child Care from Ascentis; a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

You can read more about Ascentis and our awarding bodies here: Awards

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