Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Caring for Children Under Five Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside ACE, part-time during the day, over 44 weeks. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment before you enrol, so the centre can plan your learning. The course builds practical skills and knowledge for working in the childcare sector. It covers child development, care routines, and employability skills relevant to early years settings.
Who this course is for
If you're interested in a career in Childcare, this course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need. The units covered will help you expand you employability skills in the childcare sector.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but you will need to complete an initial assessment before you enrol.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development in the early years.
You'll learn about care routines for children under five.
You'll build employability skills relevant to the childcare sector.
You'll understand how to support children's health, safety, and wellbeing.
You'll explore how to communicate effectively with young children and their families.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tameside ACE. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through the units, demonstrating your skills and knowledge in caring for children under five.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tameside ACE will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Childminder: caring for children in a home setting
Playgroup assistant: helping run sessions for young children
Youth support worker: working with children and young people in community settings
Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in nursery or pre-school
After-school club assistant: supervising and supporting children outside school hours
What you could study next
Level 2 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Childcare and Education (Pearson Edexcel or City and Guilds): the next step toward working in a supervised childcare role.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. You'll need this to progress to a qualified early years educator role.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: an option if you're interested in moving into a school setting.
