From Preparing to Work in Schools to Support Work and Childcare, earn your CACHE or Level 1 Certificate and take the first steps towards your career in Education and Childcare.
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This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school setting. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to progress onto teaching assistant training. Learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.
The Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges has been designed as an introduction to the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. It can apply to the many varied roles that full and part-time support staff may fulfil, including administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles and volunteer roles, as well as roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment.
This short course has been designed to give you an insight into working in a child related field whilst gaining an introductory qualification. (Entry Level 3 Award in Childcare) Completing this award will enable you to explore this area of vocation and begin to develop the skills and confidence needed to work with children. By doing this award you should be able to progress onto further educational opportunities more specific to either childcare or working within schools.
This is a knowledge-based qualification so learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to achieve this qualification. It provides a fabulous insight and preparation to working within childcare or school settings. It will help you decide which route you wish take, to further your education, and finally achieve employment in your chosen area.
Forthcoming Start Dates
Online Course
WED - 09/06/2021
09:30 to 12:00
4 week course
18 Places Remaining Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
The purpose of this programme is to help you expand your knowledge and understanding in addition to your Level 1/ Level 2 course in working within Children and Young People within Childcare or Education Sectors. The course will focus on a range of conditions young people experience in the educational settings you are looking to progress your employment in. Subjects protected by legislation such as safeguarding, equality and diversity and health & safety are also included to give you an understan...
Forthcoming Start Dates
Online Course
Flexible Start Dates Available from: 19/04/2021
This course is now full Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
Online Course
Flexible Start Dates Available from: 07/06/2021
13 Places Remaining Cost: Free to Lancashire residents