Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Caring for Children Under Five Course in Warrington. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington, full-time during the day. The course covers the essentials of caring for young children, including child development, health and safety, and supporting children's wellbeing. At 180 hours, it gives you a solid grounding before moving into more advanced childcare study or work. The Pearson Edexcel btec introductory certificate in caring for children under five qualification is a recognised Level 1 Certificate.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll explore how young children grow and develop in their early years.
You'll learn how to support children's physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll understand how to keep children safe and maintain a healthy environment.
You'll develop skills in communicating with young children and their families.
You'll learn about play and how it supports children's learning.
You'll understand the responsibilities involved in caring for children under five.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington. Assessment for the Pearson BTEC Introductory Certificate is portfolio-based, with assignments and practical tasks rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through each unit, showing what you've learned and how you can apply it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Warrington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker - supporting young people in community or educational settings.
Nursery Assistant - helping staff care for children in a nursery.
Playgroup Assistant - supporting activities in early years play settings.
Childminder's Assistant - working alongside a registered childminder.
After-School Club Assistant - supervising and supporting children outside school hours.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Development - the natural next step, covering childcare in more depth and opening doors to entry-level nursery work.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - a broader qualification that includes practical placement hours and prepares you for a wider range of childcare roles.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator - the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route toward becoming a qualified early years educator.
