Child Care Level 3

Course code: TQ001

Boost your knowledge and understanding of child care from home!

Gain an insight into the different types of childcare settings, such as nursery, pre-school, and child minding from home.
Learn about the legal requirements of caring for children.
Study the growth and development of babies and young children.
Learn how to provide babies and young children with a healthy and enriching care environment.

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All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way.

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long-term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 100 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a certificate of achievement in Child Care Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Unit 1

Healthy Living

What is a 'healthy lifestyle?'
Exercise
Healthy eating
Activities for young children
Well-being for children and their families

Unit 2

Child Care at Home

Documentation required for a home child care business
Intellectual development
Supervision and travel to destinations away from the child care setting
Good health and safety practices indoors and outdoors

Unit 3

Building Positive Relationships

Current legal requirements
Respecting and valuing individuality
How to deal with conflict

Unit 4

Health Promotion and Development

Types of foods that should be avoided
Special dietary requirements
Childhood chronic diseases and how they can affect development
Government guidelines on food and nutrition

Unit 5

Administrative Procedures Within the Child Care Setting

Data Protection Act
Keeping accurate and up-to-date information
Methods and systems for recording financial information
Tax and VAT
Storing data

Unit 6

Development and Learning

Using ICT
Safety concerns
Literacy, language and communication
Numeracy, reasoning skills and problem-solving
Physical development
Personal, social and emotional development
Creative development

Assessment

Assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 100 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).

The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.

Awarding Body

The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. The course has been endorsed by TQUK. This means Open Study College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.

The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

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

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
* Comprehensive study guide
* Open Study College pen and highlighter
* Student study planner
* Student notebook
* Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.