If you are looking for a career in the childcare sector the level 3 Subsidiary Award in Children's Play Learning and Development will give you the opportunity to work in children settings caring for children and give you the underpinning knowledge you will need to succeed in this industry. The Childhood studies team has excellent links with employers in the local community and surrounding counties which builds a highly responsive curriculum meeting the needs of employers. Students taking the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate or Diploma have to experience a minimum of three different placement settings. Students must spend a minimum of 100 hours in one placement for each of the following age bands: ?Birth up to 1 year, 11 months in a nursery or in home-based care ?2 up to 4 years, 11 months in nursery, pre-school or home-based care ?5 up to 7 years, 11 months with children who are in a classroom setting. Topics of study include: ?Child development ?Play and learning ?Health and safety in early years settings ?Observation assessment and planning ?Reflective practice ?Meeting children's physical development, physical care and health needs On our Childcare programme you will get practical work experience to complement the theory that you learn. You will undertake 350 hours of supported experience across the academic year. This may include group visits to nurseries, playgroups or other childcare settings or guest speakers visiting college. We place a huge level of importance on securing beneficial work experience for our students, which allows them to learn in a new environment and put the skills they have gained at college into practice.
Name: Level 3 Subsidiary Certificate in Children's Play Learning and Development Qualification title: BTEC National Diploma in Children's Learning, Play and Development (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment There are no exams on this course, all work will be assessed by the course tutor. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20161020 11:53:57 Updated 20161020 11:53:57
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Title: BTEC National Diploma in Children's Learning, Play and Development (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) Qualification: BTEC National Diploma in Children's Learning, Play and Development (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care