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Level 1 BTEC Childcare Course in Kidderminster

Cost£811.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 BTEC Childcare Course in Kidderminster. Classes run full-time at Kidderminster College Main Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills involved in caring for children under five. It is a practical starting point for anyone looking to work with young children. Concessions may be available, so check with the college's advisors. This Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Certificate in Caring for Children Under Five is a recognised level 1 btec childcare qualification.

Who this course is for

Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject

Entry requirements

Please see our website for current details.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore child development from birth to five years old.
  • You'll learn how to support children's play and early learning activities.
  • You'll study how to keep young children safe and healthy.
  • You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding principles in childcare settings.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of childcare workers.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children and their families.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kidderminster College Main Campus. Assessment is through assignments and practical tasks linked to the BTEC Introductory Certificate units. There are no written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work that shows what you've learned across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kidderminster College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant. Support children's care and play in a nursery setting.
  • Childcare worker. Work in a day nursery, creche, or children's centre.
  • Playworker. Lead play sessions for young children in community settings.
  • Youth support worker. Assist young people in community or school-based roles.
  • Early years helper. Support qualified staff in a pre-school or nursery.
  • Nanny or childminder's assistant. Work in a home-based childcare setting.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 2 BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development. This builds on your Level 1 BTEC childcare classes and takes you closer to a career as a nursery practitioner. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and it opens the door to roles with greater responsibility in early years settings.

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