BTEC Child Care Courses

BTEC LEVEL 2
CHILDREN’S CARE, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Entry Requirements:
4 G.C.S.E. passes grade D or above (must include English, Maths, Science)
Content:
Professional Practice - students will work with a range of children aged 0-8 in a variety of settings e.g. Private Nursery, Primary School, Special School.
Taught units of work – units of work cover a variety of areas e.g. Understanding Children’s Development, Keeping Children Safe, Communication with Children and Adults. Core units must be passed in order to gain the qualification.
Assessment:
Placement Portfolio
Assignments which accompany all units
Usefulness for the future:
This course allows the student to practice as a qualified assistant under supervision. This could lead to progression to other courses including a level 3 programme.

BTEC LEVEL 3
CHILDREN’S CARE, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Entry Requirements:
4 G.C.S.E. passes grade C or above (must include English)
Content:
Professional Practice - students will work with a range of children aged 0-8 in a variety of settings e.g. Private Nursery, Primary School, Special School. Placement time is on a weekly basis and in week blocks.
Taught units of work – units of work cover a variety of areas e.g. Safeguarding Children, Promoting Children’s Development, Children’s Learning Activities and Play. Core units must be passed in order to gain the qualification, while optional units increase the UCAS points value.
Assessment:
Placement Portfolio
Assignments which accompany all units
Usefulness for the future:
The course is accepted by Higher Education establishments. It allows the student to continue their education especially within Early Years professions. In the past St Wilfrid’s Sixth Form students have used these qualifications for Nursing, Teaching and similar courses at universities.