Level 2 Diploma in Childcare and Education

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What will I learn?
The CACHE Diploma is equivalent to an NVQ Level 2 Childcare and Education and GCSE at Grade C level study.  Therefore, the academic content is of high standard and can be challenging.

The syllabus includes: theory of play, child development, health and safety, childhood health issues and working with children and parents.

Students are required to study English and Mathematics alongside this programme.

NB the title and content of units may change for September 2010 in line with the Qualification Curriculum Framework.

This will be discussed with applicants at interview once more detail has been acquired from the awarding body

What qualifications do I need?
Students should have a good level of written and spoken English and have some GCSEs graded D-G. Students will be required to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau check before the start of the programme and this will be applied for in conjunction with the College.

Students will be required to achieve a successful interview with a member of the Teaching Team.

How will I be taught?
You will be expected to attend college three days per week. The remaining two will be spent in a practical placement. There are various studying methods on this course including classroom sessions, independent study, practical and creative work.

How will I be assessed?
The course is continually assessed throughout the year and students will produce a portfolio of assignments. There will be three external assessments including a multiple choice test paper, case study and short answer paper.

In the practical placements students are required to complete planning sheets on a weekly basis and pass all the practice evidence records, which will be completed by each placement supervisor.

What could I do next?
A rewarding career in some areas of childcare including nursery assistant in private nurseries and crèches, welfare assistants in schools and private nanny positions.

However, most students progress onto the two year /Diploma Level 3 course.