This course is a great introduction to the industry, especially if you have not had the opportunity to study this at school.
You will develop an understanding of both health and childcare professions and explore many health and childcare related topics including keeping active, healthy living, preschool activities, reading and numeracy.
The course will start in September and will take one year to complete.
This course will take place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.
During this course, you will cover the following:
You will be assessed through written assessments, practical observations, witness statements, powerpoints and work booklets.
You should have 2 GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and/or maths.
Achieving a good standard of English and maths is a key requirement for many jobs, as well as for courses you may wish to progress on to. If you achieve below a grade 4 in your English and maths GCSEs at school, you will study it alongside your course when you join us.
If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2026), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible for additional support depending on your financial situation. For more information, please visit our dedicated Financial Support page.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you could progress on to the level 2 Diploma in Skills for Health and Care Professions or the level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner.
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