Childcare and Education (Technical Diploma) | Level 3 | P12095

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Payment methods

• Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash) accepted
• Employer Sponsored accepted
• Direct Debit Instalments accepted
• Advanced Learning Loan accepted
• Student Finance English Loan (HE) not accepted

For International Learners

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Disclaimer

Further Education Programme Only: The College reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including but not limited to; content, dates, times, venues, tutor, fees payable, concessions available, terms or conditions.

Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 including either English or maths
(or) A level 2 subject specific qualification including a level 2 or equivalent in either English or maths
(or) An equivalent occupational experience including a level 2 or equivalent in either English or maths

• Assessment and Planning
• Child Development from Conception to 7 years
• Child Health
• Children’s Health and Wellbeing
• Observation
• Play and Learning
• Providing a Safe Environment for Children
• Understanding Children’s Additional Needs

Over the period of the 2 years, you will complete 14 mandatory units. These will be internally assessed and there will also be one external assessment per year. You will be graded from A* to D for all units. There are UCAS points attached to this course and can be checked on the UCAS website.

This course provides direct progression onto higher education to study degree courses relating to becoming a: 

• Primary school teacher
• Social Work
• Other professional roles

On successful completion of your course, you will gain Early Years Educator Status which will allow you to work as a:

• Teaching assistant
• Supervisor in a nursery
• Nanny
• Childminder

Being confident with maths and English is not only important for everyday life but it’s expected as standard in the world of work. We’re committed to ensuring our learners have the full range of skills that universities and employers are looking for. If you haven’t yet achieved grade 4 (grade C) in English and maths and are aged between 16-18 years, you will continue to study these by undertaking a GCSE re-sit programme or appropriate stepping stone qualifications in addition to your vocational learning programme.

We believe that the best way to get a real sense of your chosen industry is to try it out for yourself! That’s why all of our full time study programme courses include relevant industry work experience. It shows future employers you’ve got what it takes and are motivated to succeed. Not only does it look good on your CV, but it’s an opportunity to build up your confidence and industry contacts. Our Employment Hub works with over 500 local employers to ensure all students on full time study programmes have a high quality and meaningful work placement. So not only do you gain valuable work experience, it helps you decide on your future options, from choosing the right university course to finding the right employer. Work experience is a chance to you to spend time on an employer’s premises, observing the workplace, undertaking tasks (under supervision) alongside team members and learning the skills and behaviours needed at work. It’s designed to bridge the gap between your education and the world of work. It can help you to become aware of jobs you have not previously thought of, inform your career choices, develop your skills and help you gain the attitudes and behaviours expected at work. For more information on Work Experience, please contact our Employment Hub on 01283 494599 or email employmenthub@bsdc.ac.uk.

Due to the nature of this programme, it is assumed individuals will come into contact with children or vulnerable adults during their studies and within future employment. You will therefore be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check, known as a DBS. The DBS check will be completed during your programme enrolment and conducted under the strictest confidence. If the check comes back disclosing that criminal offences have been committed, the College will carry out a risk assessment to determine whether the offence disclosed may cause problems for you accessing the course and progressing into future employment. If this is the case, you will be advised about the implications and always offered advice and guidance. Not all offences are a risk, so the return of a DBS check may not impact on your choice. All DBS information is confidential and only those who need to know will be given the information.