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Entry Level 3 Childcare Course in Wallsend

Cost£525.00
Duration43 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 3 Childcare Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 43 weeks. You'll learn how to care for and support young children, covering their development, health, and wellbeing. Topics include safe practice, communication with children, and understanding children's needs. There are no specific entry requirements, so contact the college to find out more.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = THSC | Course Title = Health & Social Care Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 50093538 | Qualification Aim Title = Certificate in Caring for a Child Children (Entry 3) | College Delivery Area = Service Industries and Lifelong Learning (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll understand key stages of child development.
  • You'll practise safe and hygienic care routines.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating with young children.
  • You'll learn how to create a safe environment for children.
  • You'll explore how to work with parents and carers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tyne Metropolitan College. Learning is supported by practical activities and coursework. Assessment is through assignments and observation of your skills. Your tutor will guide you through each topic over the course of the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant, supports children's play and daily routines.
  • Childcare worker, cares for young children in a nursery or home setting.
  • After-school club assistant, supervises and engages children outside school hours.
  • Playgroup assistant, helps run sessions for pre-school children.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Childcare, a natural next step to build on this qualification.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice, moves you closer to working in a registered childcare setting.
  • Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, a more in-depth childcare qualification recognised by employers.
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