Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Oldham. Classes run at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 21 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the foundations of caring for children, from child development to safeguarding and wellbeing. This is a free childcare course for adults who live in Greater Manchester. You'll need English skills at Level 1 and confidence using a computer and the internet.
Who this course is for
Greater Manchester residents only. This 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 how children grow and develop at different ages.
You'll learn how to keep children safe and understand safeguarding responsibilities.
You'll study children's health, wellbeing, and everyday care needs.
You'll look at how to support children's play and learning.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those who work with children.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre. The course also uses Moodle, an online learning platform, so you'll need internet access to complete some activities outside class. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course rather than a formal exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham Library & 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: support young people in community or school settings.
Nursery assistant: help care for children in an early years setting.
Playworker: lead and supervise children's play activities.
Childminder's assistant: support a registered childminder at home.
After-school club assistant: supervise and engage children after school.
Family support worker: help families access services and childcare.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Development: goes deeper into child development and prepares you for more responsibility in childcare roles.
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children: a focused qualification valued by employers in any setting that works with children.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, if you want to progress to a senior role in early years.
