ASET Diploma in Child Care

Course Code: SAC146
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Do you want to work as a child minder or nursery assistant but don't have the time to go into a college every day? Would you like to have an exciting job surrounded by the boundless energy, enthusiasm and optimism that comes from working with children?

If you are already busy with a full-time job, you don't have time to go to an old-fashioned college every day. This can make life tough if you want to change your career and become a nursery assistant.

But what if you could learn from home? Wouldn't it be easier for you to juggle work and family life if you could study a child care course from your own living room?

At Open Study College when you enrol on this child care course, you can learn new skills and obtain a recognised qualification without having to go to an old-fashioned college - ever!

Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and email. Your completed coursework can be delivered by post or email, so handing-in an assignment is as simple as a click of the mouse or as convenient as taking a stroll to the nearest post box at the end of your road.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success and balance it with your everyday work and family commitments – it's simple and stress-free, so enrol on a child care course with Open Study College today!

Course Content

Regulations and legislation
Life stages
First-aid
Common ailments
Child psychology
Emotional development
Cognitive development
Theories of learning
Intelligence
Socialization
Moral development
Sexuality

Course Duration

100 hours (approximately) - no time limit for completion.

Assessment

A series of written assignments - submitted and marked by your tutor. No external examination.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work.

You will receive...

A course manual
Assignments and study guide
Tutor support by mail or email

You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this course.

Qualifications

2 qualifications in 1 course!

Qualification 1: Child Care Diploma

Child Care Diploma entitling you to use the letters "SAC Dip" after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 3 Child Care Award

This Course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners.

This course is independantly accredited on Level 3 on the England, Wales & Northern Ireland National Qualifications Framework - the equivalent of an NVQ Level 3 or an A-Level.

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

Course Questions & Answers

Q: Does this award qualify me to be a nursery assistant?

You can begin your career by working under supervision as a nursery assistant with this qualification.

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no time limit to complete this child care course, take as long as you require.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

You will receive your official course manuals
A4 folder containing assignments
Unlimited tutor support

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in the chosen subject.