Children’s Care, play, learning and development - Level 2 (College Course)
- Aberystwyth Campus
Working with children can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for individuals who have a passion for shaping and nurturing young minds.
The level two CCPLD course will provide you with a licence to practise and work with children between the ages of 0–8 years old. The programme will be divided into two sections – the core and the theory and practice element.
You will have the opportunity to improve your Welsh language skills and achieve first aid qualifications. You will develop your literacy, numeracy and your digital capabilities. There will be opportunities to improve grades in GCSE mathematics and English. You will be required to undertake work placement working in real work environments, totalling 280 hrs which will be arranged by the college assessor. The assessor will carry out workplace observations to ensure you meet the specific workplace criteria and you will also need to build a practice portfolio.
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- Full time
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It is primarily designed for post-16 learners in further education who are:
- Interested in working in a support role in the childcare sector.
- Returning to the workforce after a career break looking to refresh their knowledge and skills in the childcare sector.
The course is delivered both in the classroom and within a childcare setting. This will consist of two days in placement and three days in college. Visiting speakers and experts will also come to the college to speak to you about their experiences within different sectors to include statutory, voluntary and third-party services. You will also have the opportunity to partake in Welsh language and cultural experiences to enhance employability.
Core Learning outcomes section Development (0-19 years of age) to include:
- 001-Principles and Values of Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development (0-19 years of age)
- 002- Health, Wellbeing, Learning and Development
- 003 - Professional Practice as an Early Years and Childcare Worker
- 004- Safeguarding Children
- 005 - Health and Safety in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development
Theory (Unit 216) and Practice element (Unit 200- 204 mandatory and optional) to include:
- Stages and general patterns of physical, intellectual (cognitive) language, emotional and social development in children from conception to 19 years.
- How learning environments can assist and support children’s health, wellbeing, development and needs from 0-19 years
- The value and impact of legislation in relation to all types of children’s play, learning and development settings in Wales.
- The role and value of the social care, education and health services available in Wales to support children’s care, health, well-being and development needs.
This qualification has a core of underpinning knowledge, skills and understanding, and a range of options to reflect the breadth of pathways within this sector. Learner progression could include further study on a level three CCPLD, an apprenticeship or employment.
The level of progression will depend on the overall success achieved in the qualification.
One multi choice assessment in year one (externally assessed) and a portfolio of practical activities.
Two GCSE grades at A*-C with English or Welsh first language and mathematics a minimum of an E grade with two additional GCSE grades at D to G.
Due to the nature of the role of working with children, you will also require a satisfactory DBS check and character reference.
All learners will follow a skills pathway in which they will develop their literacy and numeracy skills for employment. Students who do not yet have the necessary GCSE grades at C or above will have additional teaching and support to study for either GCSE or Essential Skills qualifications depending on prior GCSE grades.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25.00 prior to enrolment.
All learners are required to have a DBS check and purchase a work placement uniform.
You will need to provide your own stationery, and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.