Working in Childcare
About this course
This qualification is suitable for people looking for a career in play work. Completing the qualification could lead to a role as a:
- Playworker
- Holiday centre worker or manager
- Holiday representative
- Leisure centre assistant or manager
- Play therapist.
- School lunchtime supervisor
Learners will take part in a play related placement to gain practical experience of the skills learnt in the classroom.
What you will study
Learners will study Equality and diversity, communication, and personal development skills along with the principles of children’s play and safeguarding and children’s health, wellbeing, learning and development.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs grade A*-C with a D in English Language or Cymraeg Gwaith and a D grade in Maths.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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Time of day
Full Time
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After I looked into studying Childcare at Cardiff and Vale College, I knew it was the right course for me. The learning environment here is great and there’s so much support available. I am dyslexic, but the tutors here have all been so helpful all throughout the course. I can be quite anxious when it comes to meeting new people, but even within the first week I felt settled here. Studying here also gave me the opportunity to participate at Skills Competition Wales 2023 in Childcare – which I went on to win! I plan on progressing from Level 2 to Level 3 here at the College and then train to be a Speech and Language Therapist, helping children and young adults with their communication skills.
