Childcare NCFE Certificate in Caring for Children (L2)

• 4 GCSE grade 3 above
• Students will also need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application to attend work placements. More information about your Disclosure and Barring Service check will be provided at enrolment.

Unit CFC 1.3: Support physical care routines for children

Unit 10: Supporting children’s development

Unit 11: Use observation, assessment and planning

Unit 12: Support children’s positive behaviour

Unit 3.13: Support children with additional needs

Unit 3.8: Understand how to plan to meet the needs of developing children

Unit 6: Supporting children’s play

Unit CFC 13: Sharing learning experiences

Unit CFC 18: Investigating a vocational area

Unit CFC 9: Respecting and valuing

Unit CL2A3: Craft activities with young children

Unit CL2A4: Accident prevention and fire safety when babysitting

Unit SS MU 2.1: Sensory loss

Unit NH/L2 03: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet

Unit TDA2 2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

You will be assessed in a variety of units by means of tasks which are written and assessed by Tutors to meet criteria set by the Awarding Body. You will also undertake work experience where you will gain valuable knowledge and skills working in either schools or early years settings. Work experience will be organised and monitored by the college Work Placement Officers, with four observations throughout the placement.

Childcare NCFE Level 2 Diploma

The College library has an extensive lending and reference book stock in addition to videos and journals. For certain units, you may wish to purchase specific books and materials amounting to no more than £30. A basic uniform of a polo shirt is required for placements, which can be purchased through the College at enrolment.

• If you are aged 16-18 as of 31 August on the year of enrolment – no course fee.
• If you are over 19 as of 31 August and enrolling on a full-time programme of study a tuition fee will be applicable in most cases. Bursary funds – There are financial support arrangements for 16-18 year olds and hardship funds available for the over 19s. Please contact reception for details of costs and concessions on 01305 761100 or email igs@weymouth.ac.uk