Children's Care, Learning & Development

QUALIFICATION: City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 and Level 3

DURATION: The anticipated duration of this course is generally 12 - 15 months

AIM OF THE COURSE: To develop the skills necessary to qualify as a nursery assistant and work in a childcare setting; to encourage learners to use their initiative within a childcare environment

LEVEL 2

ENTRY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVEL 2:

There are no formal entry requirements for this course and all learners are subject to an initial assessment and skill scan.
Learners are expected to possess good communication skills.
Learners should be literate and numerate and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
A work placement is required (which the Academy of Training will help to secure) and learners will be supported by their employer.
The employer should allow you to attend all classroom-based activities and learning sessions provided by the Academy. These provide the opportunity to develop knowledge-based skills.
The employer will be actively involved with planning the ongoing training and support necessary for the learner to achieve the qualification.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN LEVEL 2:

How to support children's physical play needs and support children's social and emotional development
The importance of implement planned activites for sensory and intellectual development
How to implement planned activities for sensory and communication skills
The maintenance of the safety and security of children
To maintain an attractive, stimulating and reassuring environment
The importance of establishing effective relationships with parents

LEVEL 3

ENTRY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVEL 3:

Learners should be in supervisory role
NVQ L2 in CCLD (Children's Care, Learning & Development) preferred
Learners are expected to possess good communication skills
Learners should be literate and numerate and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team
A work placement is required (which the Academy of Training will help to secure) and learners will be supported by their employer
The employer should allow you to attend all classroom-based activites and learning sessions provided by the Academy. These provide the opportunity to develop knowledge-based skills.
The employer will be actively involved with planning the ongoing training and support necessary for the learner to achieve the qualification

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN LEVEL 3:

Develop and promote positive relationships
Develop and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children
Promote children's development
Reflect on and develop experience
Protect and promote children's rights.

DELIVERY:

Flexible teaching and learning programmes designed to suit individual and business needs

On and off job training and assessment

ASSESSMENT:

Assessment is by observation of the learner on the job, by portfolio monitoring and by both oral and written questioning. There is no examination at the end of this course (if being completed as part of apprenticeship framework then a written test will be necessary).