Free Level 1 Vocational Studies Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This full-time daytime course focuses on childcare and health, giving you a grounding in the skills used in early years and childcare settings. At 600 hours, it's a substantial introduction to the sector. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The course is delivered through Gateway Qualifications, the awarding body chosen for this programme.
Who this course is for
Vocational Studies L1 Ext Cert E&T [Intro to Childcare & Health] (GFE00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Childcare & Education department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen GATEWAY as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills relevant to childcare and early years settings.
You'll explore health and wellbeing topics as they apply to working with children.
You'll build an understanding of child development and how children learn.
You'll learn about safe and supportive environments for young children.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children and families.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. The course is delivered full-time during the day. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks linked to childcare and health topics. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Nursery practitioner: working in a nursery or pre-school setting
Childcare worker: caring for children in a range of settings
Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in a classroom or nursery
Playgroup assistant: supporting children's activities in community settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working as a qualified nursery practitioner, covering child development, safeguarding, and hands-on placement experience.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: useful alongside or after this course if you need to meet employer or further study requirements.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, typically studied after Level 2.
