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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Worksop – Nottinghamshire Training Group

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Worksop. Classes run at Nottinghamshire Training Group. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 months, giving you time to manage other commitments alongside your studies. You'll need a Level 2 qualification in English and maths to enrol. The course covers caring for children and working with young people, building the knowledge you need to move into a support or early years role.

Who this course is for

Whether you are looking for a career as a nursery assistant, early years' practitioner for want to work with young people up to the age of 18 in a support worker capacity.

Entry requirements

Applicants will typically need to have a level 2 qualification in English and maths. Some employers may also require relevant work experience or qualifications

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support the care and development of children and young people.
  • You'll understand how to keep children safe and promote their wellbeing.
  • You'll explore the responsibilities involved in working with young people up to age 18.
  • You'll develop knowledge of early years settings and the roles within them.
  • You'll learn about communication and building positive relationships with children.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nottinghamshire Training Group. Learning is delivered in a mix of group and individual formats. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. Work experience placements are available as part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottinghamshire Training Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily care
  • Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or pre-school settings
  • Youth support worker: supporting young people up to age 18
  • Playworker: leading activities in after-school or holiday clubs
  • Childcare assistant: helping in day nurseries or creches
  • Learning support assistant: supporting children in school settings

What you could study next

This Level 1 childcare qualification is a stepping stone to further study. A Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Childcare or Early Years will take your skills further and open more job roles. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Nottinghamshire Training Group offers progression through to Level 5 in Childcare.

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