Early Years Level 1 Cache Diploma

18090W0 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

If you want a rewarding career working in a childcare setting we have a number of routes for you to follow, including further study at university level. You will need to have a clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) to work in the childcare sector. Work placements will supplement your studies, and our industry professional tutors will help you to maximise your full potential. This course gives you an introduction to working in early years. It will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in communication, problem solving, team working and time management. You will also undertake work experience.
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What will I study?

The programme of study covers a range of topics including Vocational and Personal & Social Development. Communication, physical and emotional needs, encouraging children to eat healthily, creative and physical activities for children, working towards goals and working as part of a team. You will also study Maths and English at an appropriate level. The programme of study entails a large element of work experience.

How long is the course?

Full time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

Through course work, class activities and assignments.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-2 or equivalent.

What can I progress onto?

Successful completion of this course, plus a successful interview, could lead you onto a Level 2 programme.

Other Information

You will receive support from a competent, approachable team of staff, who have experience in the early years and child care sector. You will learn about values, interpersonal skills and the care needs required for working in the sector. You will require a satisfactory DBS clearance. If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£497.00 Yes No

Exam Fee

£142.00
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Nursery Education Teaching Professionals

Nursery education teaching professionals care for and teach children up to the age of entry into primary school.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

2.02%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£13,420
Entry
£32,179
Median
£47,519
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Assists with or plans and develops curriculum and rota of teaching duties.
  • Observes and assesses students and discusses their progress with parents and/or other education professionals.
  • Supervises teaching assistants and trainees.
  • Undertakes pastoral duties.
  • Supervises and cares for children, provides a secure learning environment and ensures their health and safety is maintained during all activities.
  • Teaches simple songs and rhymes, reads stories and organises various activities to promote language, social and physical development.
  • Prepares and delivers lessons in accordance with early years foundation stages curriculum and encourages and stimulates children's learning.

Knowledge

Education and Training English Language Psychology Mathematics

Skills

Learning Strategies Monitoring Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Learning Active Listening Writing Critical Thinking Mathematics
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Special and Additional Needs Education Teaching Professionals

Special and additional needs education teaching professionals organise and provide instruction at a variety of different levels to children who have emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties or physical disabilities. These professionals may also work with exceptionally gifted pupils.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

2.78%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£13,116
Entry
£31,255
Median
£46,766
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Discusses student’s progress with parents and other teaching professionals.
  • Updates and maintains students’ records to monitor development and progress.
  • Liaises with other professionals, such as social workers, speech and language therapists and educational psychologists.
  • Supervises students in classroom and maintains discipline.
  • Prepares, assigns and corrects exercises to record and evaluate students’ progress.
  • Encourages the student to develop self-help skills to circumvent the limitations imposed by their disability.
  • Develops and adapts conventional teaching methods to meet the individual student’s needs.
  • Gives instruction, using techniques appropriate to the student’s disability.
  • Assesses student’s abilities, identifies student’s needs and devises curriculum and rota of teaching duties accordingly.
  • Creates a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment for students.

Knowledge

Education and Training Psychology English Language Customer and Personal Service Therapy and Counselling Computers and Electronics Mathematics Clerical

Skills

Learning Strategies Monitoring Active Listening Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Active Learning Critical Thinking Mathematics
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Pest Control Officers

Pest control officers investigate the presence of pests that are hazardous to public health or cause nuisance, lay traps to capture pests and treat areas of infestation.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

1.13%
FALL in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£8,741
Entry
£22,962
Median
£38,181
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Treats wood for effects of termites, woodworm and other infestations of timber.
  • Returns to sites to examine contents of traps laid and the continued presence of reported pests.
  • Liaises with environmental health officers, housing officers and other relevant authorities where measures on a large scale are required to remove pests.
  • Advises property owners on courses of action to prevent the return of pests.
  • Lays traps to capture pests, and fumigates and disinfects areas to remove infestations.
  • Visits sites to investigate the presence of rodents, infestations and other pests that may be hazardous to public health.
  • Receives reports from public, property owners and authorities regarding the presence of pests and infestations.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Law and Government English Language

Skills

Active Learning Learning Strategies Speaking Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Mathematics
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