Childcare Skills

Course summary

The qualification prepares students to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5-7 years. Upon successful completion of the course, the T level gives a license to practice in addition to a direct route onto a University Teaching course. The course structure is made up of 5 key parts and a minimum of 750 hours of placement. Year 1 1. Core: Knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts and theories of the education and childcare sector 0 –19 years (Such as child development, safeguarding and working with others). 2. Employer set project: where you will apply your knowledge to a real-life industry problem. 3. High quality Industry placement. Year 2 1. Occupational Specialism – where you will further explore and develop the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified practitioner. 2. Continuation of your industry placement.