Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Caring for Children Under Five course in Kidderminster. Classes run at Kidderminster College Main Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children. You'll explore child development, health and safety, and the basics of working in early years settings. This is a Pearson Edexcel qualification, giving you a recognised starting point for roles such as nursery practitioner or youth support worker. Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Certificate in Caring for Children Under Five with certificate.
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 how young children grow and develop in their early years.
You'll learn how to keep children safe and healthy in a care setting.
You'll understand how to support children's play and learning activities.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children and families.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of early years workers.
You'll study basic safeguarding principles relevant to childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kidderminster College Main Campus. Assessment on BTEC qualifications is typically through assignments and practical tasks rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through the units. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you with your assignments throughout the 35-week 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: supporting children's play and daily routines in a nursery
Childcare worker: caring for young children in a day nursery or creche
Playgroup assistant: helping run sessions for children under five
Youth support worker: working with young people in community settings
Early years helper: assisting qualified staff in an early years setting
Classroom support assistant: supporting children in a primary school setting
What you could study next
Level 2 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Childcare and Education: the natural next step after this Level 1 qualification, building your skills for more independent work in nurseries and early years settings.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Reaching Level 3 opens the door to roles with greater responsibility in early years settings.
