Childcare - Work Based Apprenticeship (Level 3)

This Level 2 Apprenticeship in Childcare is delivered in the workplace and enables you to “earn while you learn”. It is ideal if you are aged over 18, employed or starting a new job within the childcare sector, and you would like to develop your knowledge and skills.

Course Code: P10752
Campus: Other
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Early Years

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Off Site.

Why Study This Course

This Apprenticeship is equivalent to two A Levels and will allow you to gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the childcare industry.

The delivery of this programme will take place within your workplace by a qualified trainer/assessor on a one to one basis or in small groups.  Your employer will also support you in achieving this qualification.

As well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in childcare, this apprenticeship will help you to develop a range of transferrable skills that are important for employment including:

  • Working with others;

  • Problem solving and decision making;

  • Self-management;

  • Work professionalism;

  • Digital literacy

Course Overview

The course will be delivered in your workplace for up to two hours a week, with a combination of face to face and online teaching, and will consist of:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care Learning and Development

  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities

  • Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT (if you don't have GCSE English/Maths/ICT)

You will need:

  • to be permanently employed or seeking employment within the childcare industry and be contracted to work minimum of 21 hours per week
  • be aged over 18

If you do not have GCSE English/Maths at Grade C or above, suitability will also be determined following an assessment of your current level of literacy and numeracy.

Mandatory units include: 

  • Context and Principles for the Early Years Sector
  • Communication and Partnership Working
  • Supporting Children's Development
  • Safeguarding Children
  • Contribute to the Support of Children with Disabilities and/or Special Needs

Optional units can be chosen based on your interests and the experience you are gaining through your job role. Optional units include:

  • Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage
  • Enable parents to develop ways of handling relationships and behaviour that contribute to everyday life with children
  • Support the learning and development of children with health needs

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will also be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE Grade C in English, Maths, or ICT/IT or equivalent. For you to be exempt, you will be required to show us original copies of your certificates.

Successful completion will enable you to apply for a career as a room supervisor within the childcare sector. With your Level 3 qualification, you will gain recognition as a qualified person within the sector. You could also progress onto the Higher Level Apprenticeship (Level 5) in Children’s Care Learning and Development (Management) and move in to a management position.           

 

 

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Off Site.

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Available Sessions

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Level 3 Work Based Apprenticeship in Childcare
Y10752OF1A-24/25-FT
Off Site
26/08/2024
 8
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Level 3 Work Based Apprenticeship in Childcare
Y10752OF1A-25/26-FT
Off Site
25/08/2025
 18
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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