GOAL Childcare, Learning and Development

• Course Code: GL101
• Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Have you ever thought about working as a child minder or nursery assistant but don't have the time to go into a college every day? Have you ever wondered about what it would be like to have an exciting job helping to shape the futures of the next generation?

If you are like most people 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 work in the child care sector - in a nursery, creche, nannying or babysitting environment.

But what if you could learn from home? Wouldn't it be easier for you to juggle your 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 GOAL child care course, you can learn new skills and obtain a level 3 qualification recognized by OFSTED 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

The course is divided up into five units, as follows:

Unit 1: Principles and values underpinning work with children and the protection and promotion of children`s rights

• Principles and values in the sector
• Children`s rights and legislation
• Child protection
• Personal Development

Unit 2: The provision of healthy, safe and secure environments for children

• Health and safety
• Risk assessment
• Emergencies, illness and accidents
• Employment rights and responsibilities

Unit 3: The provision of effective and high quality childcare environments

• Caring for the disabled child
• Physical care of children
• Quality of childcare environments
• Data protection

Unit 4: Promoting child and young person development

• Child and young person development
• Supporting transitions
• Multi-agency working
• Managing the child-care setting

Unit 5: Promoting learning within early education frameworks

• Promoting learning
• Early education frameworks
• Purpose and role of learning and development of young people
• Assessing and recording achievement

Assessment

Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. Upon successful completion of the assignments you will be eligible for the NOCN Diploma. Please note that students assessments are moderated three times per year by NOCN. Submission dates and deadlines for moderation are fully detailed in the student study pack. Assessment for the GOAL qualification is through one multi-choice end-test per unit [five in total]. These must be arranged by the student at a local GOAL examination centre and at the student`s own cost. Full details of the GOAL assessment procedure are contained in the student study pack. This qualification can also provide evidence of underpinning knowledge towards the achievement of the Goal Level 3 National Vocational Qualification Children`s Care, Learning and Development.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments, studyguide and a full stationary pack including a quality record bag and folders to hold all of your home study materials in plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to two years from the time of registration.

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full two years to complete their studies. The course will take around 300 hours of study to complete and can be completed over any timescale convenient to the student subject to the moderation and examination dates set by the awarding bodies.

Qualifications / Accreditations

The course leads to the GOAL Childcare, Learning and Development from National Open College Network (NOCN). NOCN is a leading UK awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Students may also sit examinations for the GOAL Childcare, Learning and Development level 3 qualification. This option MUST however by arranged by the student at a local GOAL exams centre and at the students own cost. This qualification is recognised by OFSTED.

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