Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Caring for Children Under Five Course in Corby. Classes run at CKW Academy. This full-time daytime course covers the foundations of caring for young children, from child development to safe and supportive practice. You'll complete around 180 hours of study. The programme is tailored to your starting point and career goals, and may include work experience with local employers. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Certificate in Caring for Children Under Five classes give you a grounding in early years care before you progress to higher-level study or work.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll explore the physical, emotional, and social development of children under five.
You'll learn how to support children's play and learning activities.
You'll understand how to keep young children safe and healthy.
You'll develop awareness of safeguarding responsibilities in childcare settings.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of those working with young children.
You'll build knowledge of communication with children and their families.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at CKW Academy. Assessment for the BTEC Introductory Certificate is portfolio-based, with evidence gathered through assignments, practical tasks, and observations. There are no formal written exams. Your programme is planned with you in the early weeks, taking into account your prior experience and goals. Work experience with local employers may also form part of your study programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CKW Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in community or education settings.
Nursery Assistant: helping care for children in a nursery environment.
Playgroup Assistant: supporting children's play and early learning sessions.
Childcare Worker: working in a range of early years or childcare settings.
Classroom Teaching Assistant: supporting children's learning in a school.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working in a nursery or childcare setting with more responsibility.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a broader qualification covering more of the early years curriculum.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route to leading a room or working unsupervised with young children.
