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Award in Caring for Children

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Level 1Stepping stonesAward1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you might like to work with children in the future or enjoy being with children or have had work experience in a nursery or primary school and enjoyed it, then this could be the ideal course for you to start your college journey if you dont yet have the qualifications to join a level 2 or 3 class! This course gives you a basic understanding of some key areas needed to work with children from birth to eleven years old. It will provide a good introduction to this vocational area and clear progression routes to a Level 2 qualification in childcare. The course also gives you many transferable skills to progress to another college course or work.

What you need to get on

You will need some GCSE level qualifications but not yet have the entry requirements for our level 2 course.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • PENWITH COLLEGE

    St Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 2SA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Penzance

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