Are you passionate about the education, development and care of young people?
The BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Early Years Education will help you to develop your knowledge and understanding through hands-on learning in a number of interesting areas including growth and development, food and nutrition, care of children and play, and towards the end of the course you will get the chance to develop your skills further on a short work placement in a local play group.
Studying the course will also introduce you to some of the innovative work being done with children throughout the country and you will also get the chance to visit local parks and play groups and participate in working in the community when helping to support the popular family fun days at Cosford Air Museum.
The course will also help with self-development and developing those all-important employability skills that will help you decide what your career path should be.
As part of the course you will get the chance to upgrade your English and maths skills and tutors will also support you if you wish to progress to the next level of study.
To access this course you are required to have:
Three or more GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above, including English & maths OR Functional Skills Level 1 English & maths Plus:
An interest in the subject and keenness to study Good attendance and punctuality Please note:
Acceptance on the course is subject to an interview and you will also be required to have a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
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