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Free Level 1 BTEC Vocational Studies Course in Leyland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies Course in Leyland. Classes run at Runshaw College, full-time during the day. This btec introductory diploma in vocational studies course explores what it is like to work in a childcare setting. You'll look at planning safe environments for children, communication skills, and supporting children through creative activities. You'll also reflect on your own skills and qualities. The course takes one year. To enrol, you'll need at least four GCSE grades, including Maths or English Language at grade 3 and another at grade 2, plus two further subjects at grades 3 and 2.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for students considering studying a career in childcare as an option in the future and want to know what it is like to work in a childcare setting. It is an introductory course and will allow you to learn about not only the childcare industry, but also about your own skills and qualities.

Some of the units covered in this course include; planning safe environments for children, communication skills and supporting children with creative activities through everyday activities.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 4x Grades in total including Maths or English Language at a 3 and a 2 in the other. One additional subject at a grade 3 and another at grade 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what working in a childcare setting involves day to day.
  • You'll learn how to plan safe environments for children.
  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to working with children and families.
  • You'll support children with creative activities through everyday experiences.
  • You'll reflect on your own skills and qualities in a vocational context.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Runshaw College, full-time during the day. The BTEC Introductory Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units, demonstrating what you've learned in each area.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Runshaw 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
  • Childcare worker: working in a day nursery or crèche
  • Playworker: leading activities in after-school or holiday clubs
  • Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in a pre-school setting
  • Classroom teaching assistant: supporting children in a primary school

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward a recognised childcare qualification and work in a nursery setting.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you're drawn toward schools and classroom support roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those who want to progress further in early years.
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