Free Entry Level Caring for a Child/Children Course in Oldham. Classes run at Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre. Daytime sessions are part-time, running over 20 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level caring for a child/children qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to care for and support children. You'll complete written assignments as part of your learning, so you'll need Entry Level 3 English skills and basic ICT access before you start. The course is open to Greater Manchester residents only.
Who this course is for
Greater Manchester residents only. This course is for those interested in pursuing a career in caring and working with children.
Entry requirements
You will need to have achieved a minimum of Entry Level 3 English Skills to meet the demands of the course, have a good degree of ICT skills and access to the internet to be able to use Moodle (Lifelong Learning’s virtual learning platform). You will be expected to complete written assignments as part of your homework for the course.
What you will learn
You'll understand the developmental needs of children at different ages.
You'll learn how to keep children safe and promote their wellbeing.
You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children.
You'll study how to support children's learning and play.
You'll learn about the responsibilities involved in caring for a child.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding principles in childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre. Learning is supported through Moodle, the centre's online learning platform, so you'll need internet access at home. Assessment is through written assignments completed as homework. You should be comfortable writing in English at Entry Level 3 before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to the internet and a device to use Moodle, the centre's online learning platform, for homework and assignments.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker - supporting young people in community or education settings.
Nursery Assistant - helping children learn and play in early years settings.
Playworker - organising activities for children in play or after-school clubs.
Childcare Assistant - supporting qualified staff in nurseries or childminding settings.
Family Support Worker - helping families access services and care for children.
Teaching Assistant - supporting children's learning in primary school classrooms.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Childcare - builds on entry level knowledge and moves toward recognised childcare qualifications.
Level 2 Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Development - a step toward working in regulated childcare settings.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - the qualification that supports progression into nursery and early years roles.
