Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Rochdale. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College. No formal qualifications are needed to apply. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children effectively. The course runs for one year. It's a solid starting point for anyone looking to move into childcare, and it opens the door to Level 2 and Level 3 childcare qualifications.
Who this course is for
Ideal for anyone considering a future career in caring for children, this Level 1 Diploma is the perfect course to kickstart your career. You'll gain an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children effectively which will give you the basis for further study of Level 2 and 3 courses.This course is taught at our Rochdale campus, located in Rochdale Town Centre, Greater Manchester.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications required to apply for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop an understanding of how young children grow and develop.
You'll learn how to support children's physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll explore how to create safe and nurturing environments for children.
You'll gain knowledge of safeguarding and child protection principles.
You'll learn about communication skills when working with children and families.
You'll build an understanding of play and its role in children's learning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hopwood Hall College's Rochdale campus. Teaching combines practical activities with tutor-led learning. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no exams. Your progress is assessed throughout the year rather than at a single end point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or education settings.
Nursery Assistant: help care for children in a nursery environment.
Playworker: lead play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childcare Assistant: support qualified staff in early years settings.
Learning Support Assistant: assist children with additional needs in schools.
Crèche Worker: provide short-term childcare in leisure or community venues.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner: the natural next step, covering more detailed childcare practice and preparing you for work in nurseries and pre-schools.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route toward becoming a qualified early years educator.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you're drawn toward working in schools rather than early years settings.
