Caring for Children NCFE Level 1 Award

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Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is for those interested in pursuing a career in working with children.
Prosp Overview

Open Requirements

You will need to be working at Level 1 English Skills to meet the demands of the course, have a good degree of ICT skills and access to the internet to be able to use Moodle (Lifelong Learning’s virtual learning platform).
Prosp Req

Open Assessment

You will be required to complete assignments on-line (Moodle) which will be reviewed by your tutor to ensure all performance criteria have been met. There are no exams, certification is gained through completion of assignments to the required standard.
Prosp Assess

Open Content

The course consists of 4 mandatory units:
• Unit 1 – Growth and development of young children
• Unit 2 – Respecting and valuing children
• Unit 3 – Practical health and safety when with young children
• Unit 4 – Understanding learning and development through play.
Prosp Content

Open Progression

We offer a range of complementary courses with and without a qualification to support your development.

Your tutor will discuss your next steps with you, and you will have access to a Careers Adviser from National Careers Service.
Prosp Progression

Open General Fee Information

If course fees are more than £70 you can pay by instalment – see www.oldham.gov.uk/lifelong.
We do not give refunds if you withdraw and you will remain liable for any outstanding instalments.
Prosp Fees
PV-J00511A
06/01/2025
07/07/2025
09:30
Monday
2.50 hrs per wk
23 weeks
254.25
OLDHAM LIBRARY & LIFELONG LEARNING CTR