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Children’s Care, Learning and Development - Advanced Apprenticeship
LEVEL 3
What will I need?
Apprenticeship Level 2 – Early Years and a range of GCSEs to include English Language at grade D or above.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven commitment to care work. You should enjoy practical hands-on work and have the ability and motivation to work in a team.
A work placement is needed for Apprenticeship programmes; you need to be employed in a childcare setting.
How long is the course?
One year
What will I do?
Complete Level 3 units including:
- Children’s Physical Needs/Physical Development, Social and Emotional Development
- Sensory and Intellectual Development
- Children’s Language and Communication Skills
- Child Observation
- Complete Technical Award
- BTEC Technical Certificate in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Key skills:
- Communication – Level 2
- Application of number – Level 2
You will attend College one day per week and spend four days in your work environment.
How will I be taught?
By childcare specialists. Practical learning linked to theory and development in childcare. You will produce a portfolio of evidence. You will be assessed in the workplace undertaking practical activities.
How will I be assessed?
A combination of assignments, a portfolio of evidence and practical assessment in the workplace
Where will it take me?
Level 3 is welcomed and sought by the childcare sector.
Employment opportunities are available working in schools and private day nurseries. You will also be able to work as a private nanny.
I'm really enjoying my course. I find the tutors helpful and encouraging and they have helped me to develop my skills and become more confident with my ideas. 
