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BTEC Certificate in Caring for Children

at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre, Wolverhampton · other provider

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Entry Level Award and Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Caring for Children have been developed to give learners the opportunity to:  engage in learning which is relevant to them and will provide opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life  achieve a nationally recognised Entry or Level 1 vocationally-related qualification  progress to related general and/or vocational qualifications.  ultimately progress to employment in the childcare sector The 6-credit Pearson BTEC Entry Level Award (Entry 3) offers a ‘taster’ qualification that focuses on the personal qualities and skills that are required for a particular vocational sector. The 7-credit Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award is an introduction to the skills, qualities and knowledge that may be required for a particular vocational sector. The 13-credit Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate extends the work-related focus of the Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award and covers some of the knowledge and practical skills required for a particular vocational sector. The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate offers an engaging programme for those who are clear about the vocational area that they wish to learn more about. These learners may wish to extend their programme through the study of a related GCSE, a complementary NVQ or other related vocational or personal and social development qualification. These learning prog

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

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No other provider in the directory lists this exact qualification, so there is no like-for-like comparison to make. Similar courses in childcare and education are the next thing to look at.