Children and Young People’s Workforce CACHE Certificate Level 2

Updated on Wed, 11/01/2012 - 1:20pm.
Education
Course Type: Full-time
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Course Level: Course Level2

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Location: Braintree,
Colchester
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Duration:

1 year
Centre: Education
Course Code:

ZH80011 – Colchester

ZH80031 – Braintree
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Course Description:

This qualification is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in children’s environments.

The course comprises of 35 credits and assessment is by assignments, portfolio tasks, practical placements, lectures, tutorials and a reflective diary. The course includes Functional Skills in Communication, Application of Number and ICT; all students will be expected to study at least one Functional Skill as part of their main study of programme.

From the first interview onwards I knew I had made the right choice, everyone was so supportive.
Sarah Shutt (Student)

Course Content:

Practical work based training forms a large part of this training programme. Theoretical work includes the following modules of study, and several optional modules that are not listed:

  • Introduction to communication in children and young people’s settings
  • Introduction to personal development in children’s settings
  • Contribute to children’s and young people’s health and safety
  • Managing paediatric illness and injury
  • Support children and young people’s play and leisure

Entry Requirements:

Minimum of 4 GCSE grades A*-D including English language or a GNVQ Foundation (Merit) or equivalent, excellent references. Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)* enhanced check.

Career Opportunities:

Learners can progress to the following job roles: Assistant pre-school workers Assistants in children’s centres Assistants in day nurseries, nursery schools and nursery classes in primary schools

Course Progression:

This qualification enables credits and learning to be transferred from this qualification to the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce providing a direct progression route, excellent references must also be obtained from College and practical training placements *Please note there is a charge of £44 for a CRB check and all students must have one to progress on this course.

Further Information:

Course Enquiry Line: (01206) 712777

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Disclaimer:

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.

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Updated on Wed, 11/01/2012 - 1:20pm.
 
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