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Entry Level Occupational Studies Course in Cambridge

CostFee:2082.00 Concession: 276.00
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level Occupational Studies for the Workplace Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study a range of subjects including caring for young children, food and nutrition, digital skills, and problem solving. There are also 30 hours of mandatory work experience in a health, social care, or childcare setting. No formal qualifications are needed to apply.

Who this course is for

The course is full-time and takes one year to complete. The course consists of the following subjects in a variety of units: Working in a team Problem solving skills for work How the body works Digital skills Food and nutrition for children Caring for young children and babies Parenting skills Improving own confidence

There is 30 hours mandatory work experience in health, social or childcare settings

To achieve the NCFE Entry Level Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Entry 3), learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the units as detailed in this qualification specification.

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, applicants should be enthusiastic and have an interest in the subject matter, have a willingness to learn and to be part of the college community.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop teamwork skills for a workplace setting.
  • You'll practise problem-solving approaches relevant to work.
  • You'll learn how the body works and what that means in a care context.
  • You'll build digital skills for everyday work tasks.
  • You'll study food and nutrition for children.
  • You'll learn how to care for young children and babies.
  • You'll explore parenting skills and child development.
  • You'll complete 30 hours of work experience in a health, social care, or childcare setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions covering a range of units. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks across each unit. Your 30 hours of mandatory work experience in a health, social care, or childcare setting forms a core part of the course. Cambridge Regional College will confirm assessment details and any placement arrangements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
  • Nursery practitioner: working in a nursery under qualified supervision
  • Childcare worker: caring for children in a daycare or creche setting
  • Early years helper: assisting in a pre-school or children's centre
  • Care assistant: supporting adults or children in a social care setting
  • Family support worker: helping families with young children

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Childcare and Education: a natural next step to build on what you've covered here.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: moves you closer to working as a qualified nursery practitioner within statutory staffing ratios.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: useful alongside or after this course if you want to strengthen your core skills for further study or employment.
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