Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare Level 3 Award (NCFE CACHE)
at Sutton College, Sutton · college
What the college says
Are you interested in looking after children? This course is suitable for those who wish to be employed in home based childcare settings as childminding assistants or other home childcarers (eg. nannies, au pairs). This is a live online course using the platform Google Classroom. You will need:, * A good internet connection.The classes work best with Chrome., * A computer with a microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook)., * Earphones/headphones/speakers. We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
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
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
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
Sutton College
Online
Start dates
- 8 September 2026
- 13 April 2027
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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- Their version
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