The level 1 programme will help you to enhance your understanding of childcare and learn about the role and responsibilities of an early years practitioner.
This course is aimed at those individuals wishing to start their career in childcare, or those that want to gain knowledge of the industry. If you decide this is a sector for you, then we can help you to find apprenticeship opportunities with employers after you complete the introductory programme.
Having the following qualities will be advantageous for a career in childcare:
Positive attitude Able to take responsibility Good time management Attention to detail Ability to work in a team.
Please note that this course can only be delivered in Huddersfield, Bradford or Liverpool City Region at this time due to local funding.
Participants will need to be 19+.
Jobs you could do
What you could study next
This Level 1 early years qualification is a stepping stone into further study. You could progress to a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practitioner, which is a recognised entry-level childcare qualification for working in nurseries and pre-schools. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Realise Bradford can also help you find apprenticeship opportunities with employers after you complete this introductory programme.
