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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Market Harborough – Workpays Market Harborough

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough. You'll build the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a childcare role, covering the types of tasks involved and how to work effectively in a childcare setting. The course runs during the day on a flexible basis and takes around 60 hours to complete. A good understanding of English at Level 1 is helpful; you don't need a formal qualification to enrol.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a childcare role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in childcare as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the childcare industry in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English at Level 1, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the different roles and responsibilities within childcare settings.
  • You'll learn what tasks are involved in day-to-day childcare work.
  • You'll understand how to work effectively within a childcare environment.
  • You'll develop knowledge of child development and the needs of young children.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll understand how to communicate with children, families, and colleagues.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Market Harborough. Learning is flexible, so sessions can be arranged to suit your schedule. Assessment is carried out through coursework and knowledge-based tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's play and daily routines in a nursery.
  • Childcare worker: care for young children in a daycare or creche setting.
  • Playworker: lead activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Early years helper: assist qualified staff in a pre-school or nursery.
  • Childminder's assistant: support a registered childminder at home or in the community.

What you could study next

This Level 1 childcare qualification is a stepping stone to further study. A Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Early Years Practice gives you the skills to work more independently in a nursery or pre-school. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, opening the door to a fully qualified practitioner role.

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