Child Care Courses

Child Care Courses

Working with children offers a hugely rewarding career. Every child is unique, every family different, and no two days are ever the same.

The KCC child care section offers all the new Children’s and Young People’s Workforce (CYPW) qualifications for those right at the beginning of their child care and education career right up to the popular Foundation Degree in Early Years for experienced professionals.

We also offer Work based learning Apprenticeships and Train to Gain qualifications for those currently employed in the sector.

Most courses are available on a full time and a part time basis. We have excellent links with our local nurseries, playgroups, crèches and schools and are able to guarantee all our students appropriate local placements.

Apply now for September 2010.

For further information on child care and education qualifications please visit:
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Child Care Courses starting soon:

Courses and Fees

  • CACHE QCF Entry level (3) Award / Certificate in Caring for Children FL ( 10HCC027 )

    Level E

    Qualification

    This course is designed for those with an interest in childcare, who also need help with their English. The certificate does NOT give you a qualification to work with children but is a step towards further education and training. The course is about play and learning with children, eating healthily and healthy lifestyles, and individual rights and responsibilities. The programme runs over 2 days; it will include qualifications in English, Maths and ICT, and also allows students to work towards an ESOL qualification, to develop their English language skills.

    Sign up to First Steps Course
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HCC027-01 Wornington Centre 15 Sep 10 34 Wed 10:00-15:00 Team
    • Concs: £73
    • Non-EU: £1470
    • Full Fees: £500

  • CACHE QCF Level 1 Award / Certificate in Caring for Children FL ( 10HCC006 )

    Level 1

    Qualification

    This course allows you to learn basic skills in caring for and educating young children, and units on self development and healthy living. You may then choose to continue studying for level 2 qualifications. The course runs over 3 days in college with an additional day in a child care placement from February till June. This course also includes qualifications in English, Maths and ICT.

    Sign up to First Steps Course
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HCC006-01 Wornington Centre 15 Sep 10 35 Wed-Fri 09:30-15:30 Team
    • Concs: £205
    • Non-EU: £4725
    • Full Fees: £1593

  • CACHE QCF Level 2 Award / Certificate for the Children’s & Young People’s
    Workforce ( FULL TIME) Level 2 ( 10HCC004 )

    Level 2

    Qualification

    From August 2010 the Children’s Workforce Development Council has decided that all those working with children will be expected to have a Level 3 qualification as a minimum. This course is for those with little or no experience in working with children, and is a stepping stone that will allow you to progress onto a Level 3 child care qualification. At KCC we are able to offer the Level 2 programme as a full time 1 year, or 2 year part time programme. As part of this course you will also complete a First Aid for Early Years course and qualifications in English, Maths and ICT Students will also be expected to be in a work experience placement for 2 days every week. PLEASE NOTE FOR PART TIME COURSES FEES ARE PAYABLE FOR BOTH YEARS

    Application required Level 2
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HCC004-01 Marlborough Centre 13 Sep 10 35 Mon-Wed 09:30-15:30 Team
    • Concs: £199
    • Non-EU: £4725
    • Full Fees: £1587
    10HCC004-02 Marlborough Centre 13 Sep 10 35 Mon Various tba
    • Concs: £199
    • Non-EU: £4725
    • Full Fees: £1587

  • CACHE QCF Level 2 Award / Certificate for the Children’s & Young People’s
    Workforce ( 10HCN001 )

    Level 2

    Qualification

    From August 2010 the Children’s Workforce Development Council has decided that all those working with children will be expected to have a Level 3 qualification as a minimum. This course is for those with little or no experience in working with children, and is a stepping stone that will allow you to progress onto a Level 3 child care qualification. At KCC we are able to offer the Level 2 programme as a full time 1 year, or 2 year part time programme. As part of this course you will also complete a First Aid for Early Years course and Functional Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and Information Communication Technology (ICT) Students will also be expected to be in a work experience placement for 2 days every week. PLEASE NOTE FOR PART TIME COURSES FEES ARE PAYABLE FOR BOTH YEARS

    Application required Level 2
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HCN001-01 Wornington Centre 13 Sep 10 35 Mon 09:30-15:30 Team
    • Concs: £200
    • Non-EU: £2762
    • Full Fees: £1002
    10HCN001-02 Marlborough Centre 16 Sep 10 35 Thur 09:30-15:30 Team
    • Concs: £200
    • Non-EU: £2762
    • Full Fees: £1002

  • CACHE QCF Level 2 Award /Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in
    Schools ( 10HCC022 )

    Level 2

    Qualification

    This course is suitable for those already working (paid or voluntary) with children in schools, mainly under supervision, or those who wish to take up this role. Full details of the content of this qualification are still under discussion at the time of writing You will also complete a First Aid for Early years Certificate, required by OFSTED, as well as qualifications in English, Maths and ICT You could then gain employment in a school setting as a classroom assistant, a special needs worker, a teaching assistant, or a support assistant for individuals with specific learning needs. You may progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching & Learning Students will also be expected to be in a work experience placement for 2 days every week. PLEASE NOTE FOR PART TIME COURSES FEES ARE PAYABLE FOR BOTH YEARS

    Application required Level 2
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HCC022-01 Marlborough Centre 17 Sep 10 36 Fri 10:00-15:00 Team
    • Concs: £174
    • Non-EU: £2756
    • Full Fees: £975

  • CACHE QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s & Young People’s Workforce (
    FULL TIME OVER 1 YEAR ) LEVEL 3 ( 10HDC001 )

    Level 3

    Qualification

    This course is for those in employment in a child care and education setting, or those with a relevant Level 2 qualification and extensive experience; it will allow you to progress into a supervisory role. Full details of the content of this qualification are still under discussion at the time of writing but it is expected to be equivalent to 1 ‘A’ level. This qualification will help you in gaining employment caring for children in settings such as nurseries, crèches, pre schools and playgroups, Children’s centres and schools. You will also complete a First Aid for Early years Certificate, required by OFSTED as well as qualifications in English, Maths and ICT After 2 years employment in a Level 3 post you can then progress onto the Foundation Degree in Early Years. Full time students: will need to be in a work experience placement where they are able to complete supervisory tasks for 2 days every week.

    Application required Level 3
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HDC001-01 Marlborough Centre 13 Sep 10 35 Mon-Wed 09:30-15:30 Team
    • Concs: £252
    • Non-EU: £4725
    • Full Fees: £1640

  • CACHE QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s & Young People’s Workforce
    LEVEL 3 ( 10HNV001 )

    Level 3

    Qualification

    This course is for those in employment in a child care and education setting, or those with a relevant Level 2 qualification and extensive experience; it will allow you to progress into a supervisory role. Full details of the content of this qualification are still under discussion at the time of writing but it is expected to be equivalent to 1 ‘A’ level. This qualification will help you in gaining employment caring for children in settings such as nurseries, crèches, pre schools and playgroups, Children’s centres and schools. You will also complete a First Aid for Early years Certificate, required by OFSTED as well as qualifications in English, Maths and ICT After 2 years employment in a Level 3 post you can then progress onto the Foundation Degree in Early Years.

    Application required Level 3
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HNV001-01 Marlborough Centre 15 Sep 10 35 Wed 18:00-21:00 Team
    • Concs: £187
    • Non-EU: £1103
    • Full Fees: £1148

  • Foundation Degree in Early Years ( Year 1 ) 10/11 ( 10HFE001 )

    Level 4

    Qualification

    The Foundation Degree is a part-time course, validated by London South Bank University (LSBU), running on one day and one evening per week in college over two years. It is suitable for those who already have an appropriate level 3 qualification in childcare, for example: CACHE Diploma in Childcare & Education, BTEC Diploma in Early years (at Merit grade or above) and who have a minimum of two years post-qualification experience in the Early Years sector. You must be employed in an Early Years setting throughout the course and be looking for professional development opportunities to enhance your career prospects whilst you carry on working. The Foundation Degree is a qualification in its own right but you can also convert it to a full degree with one further year of study at LSBU, or you can undertake a work based training programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status.

    Application required
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HFE001-01 Marlborough Centre 16 Sep 10 36 Wed,Thu Various Team
    • Full Fees: £1310

  • Assessors Award A1 ( 10HCA001 )

    Level 3

    Qualification

    Application required
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HCA001-01 Marlborough Centre 05 Oct 10 35 Tue 10:00-16:00 Sue Duchesne
    • Full Fees: £490

  • Verifiers Award V1 Level 4 10-11 ( 10HCV001 )

    Level 4

    Qualification

    Application required
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    10HCV001-01 Marlborough Centre 12 Oct 10 6 Tue 10:00-16:00 Sue Duchesne
    • Full Fees: £490

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