Level 1 BTEC Childcare Course in Hastings. Classes run full-time at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus. The course runs for one year and covers child development, play, health and safety, and supporting children's needs in early years settings. You'll have an initial assessment at the start to confirm the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. The course costs £2,000. Contact the centre for more details.
Who this course is for
This qualification designed to give learners a practical introduction to working with young children. It covers key areas such as child development, play, health and safety, and supporting children's needs in early years settings. The course helps build foundational skills and knowledge for those interested in pursuing a career or further study in childcare and early education.
Entry requirements
You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll explore how young children grow and develop in their early years.
You'll learn how play supports children's learning and wellbeing.
You'll study health and safety practices in early years settings.
You'll develop skills for supporting children's individual needs.
You'll build foundational knowledge of early education environments.
You'll practise the practical skills needed to work with children under five.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus. Learning is practical and covers the key areas of childcare and early education. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker. Support young people in community or education settings.
Nursery assistant. Help care for children in a nursery environment.
Childminder. Provide childcare in a home setting.
Early years teaching assistant. Support learning in a Reception or pre-school class.
Playworker. Lead play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Creche worker. Care for young children in a creche setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner. The next step toward working directly in a childcare role.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator. Recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the qualification to aim for if you want to progress to a qualified early years educator role.
Level 2 Diploma in Playwork. A route into play-focused roles with children and young people.
