Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Oldham. Classes run at Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 22 weeks and covers the foundations of working with children. You'll need to be a Greater Manchester resident to apply. An initial assessment checks that the level is right for you and helps plan your learning. This free childcare course is a practical first step toward roles supporting children and young people.
Who this course is for
Greater Manchester residents only. This week course is for those interested in pursuing a career in working with children.
Entry requirements
You will need to be working at Level 1 English Skills to meet the demands of the course, have a good degree of ICT skills and access to the internet to be able to use Moodle (Lifelong Learning’s virtual learning platform).
What you will learn
You'll explore the key principles of child development and how children grow and learn.
You'll identify the needs of children at different ages and stages.
You'll learn how to support children's wellbeing and safety.
You'll understand the importance of safeguarding in childcare settings.
You'll develop awareness of how to communicate effectively with children and families.
You'll build knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of those working with children.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre. Learning is supported through Moodle, the centre's online learning platform, so you'll need internet access and good ICT skills. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course. You'll need to be working at Level 1 English skills to meet the demands of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to the internet and a device to use the Moodle online learning platform.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker - supporting young people in community or school settings
Playworker - organising activities for children in play or after-school settings
Nursery assistant - helping staff care for young children in a nursery
Teaching assistant - supporting children's learning in a classroom
Childcare worker - providing day-to-day care for children in various settings
Holiday club assistant - leading activities for children during school holidays
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare - builds directly on this qualification and takes your knowledge further.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - a fuller qualification recognised in nursery and early years settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator - the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the level most employers in early years require for a lead practitioner role.
