This course will provide the industry-required qualification and the knowledge, behaviours and skills for safe working with children and young people in a residential childcare setting.
Course Aims
This course will provide the industry-required qualification and the knowledge, behaviours and skills for safe working with children and young people in a residential childcare setting.
What will I study?
You will learn about safeguarding and protection, and the legislation the sector operates within. You will learn about topics including children's and young people's development, wellbeing and resilience, positive relationships and attachments, health and safety, sexual exploitation, communication, positive behaviour and positive outcomes.
This diploma also offers you the opportunity to cover optional topics which are particularly suited to specific residential childcare and respite care settings.
How will I be assessed?
This course will be assessed through a range of methods such as assignments, observation and professional discussion. It is internally assessed and externally quality assured.
Entry requirements
Typically you will have prior knowledge and experience of working in this sector but this is not always required. You will have a minimum of Level 2/Grade 4 in English.
You must be employed or have an employer willing to support a work placement with level 3 work activities for minimum 16 hours per week for the duration of the course.
At Oldham College our aim is to make sure that you have a clear line of sight to where you want to be, whether that’s employment, an apprenticeship or higher education.
Develop as a person
You will grow as a person at Oldham College because we will work with you to develop your technical or professional skills and knowledge whilst also building up your business can do skills. In this way we will make sure you enter the world of work totally as a well rounded person, ready and prepared to make your mark.
Excellent teaching
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to teaching and learning so that you gain the knowledge and competencies needed to achieve your goals. Our supportive tutors are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential to ensure you will find everything you need to succeed here.
Vocational focus
We focus on vocational qualifications which have never been more important to the economy. We do this by delivering the trained, talented employees that businesses need – we will do this for you too.
Learning pathways
The route to your future successful career is one of our learning pathways. It will comprise, in addition to your vocational course, work experience, enrichment, tutorials, English and maths. We also place a high priority on attendance, punctuality and good conduct as these personal qualities are highly valued by employers.
Future career
Reflecting growth sectors in the economy, we have updated our campus as well as the curriculum. These developments, which include new ways of engaging with employers, help to ensure that you are well prepared for your future career.
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