Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children
Early Years
Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children
Price £820
Qualification Number 500/9009/4
What does the qualification cover?
This qualification encourages an understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children. It covers children’s growth, learning and development. There are also units to help with self-development.
This qualification shares units with the Entry Level 3 in Caring for a Child/Children qualification and the Level 1 Personal and Social Development qualification.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for you if you are considering a career in caring for children. It could also support you with re-engaging with learning and break down barriers to you entering the childcare workforce.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 14 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
How many credits are required to complete it?
The Certificate requires 26 credits. Credits from the Award can be carried over to the Certificate, and from the Certificate to the Diploma.
How is it assessed?
The qualification will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include tasks such as designing charts or leaflets, coursework or methods such as oral questioning.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
No, as this is a knowledge only qualification.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete the Certificate in a year or less.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
• Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children
• Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
• Level 2 Award in Babysitting
• Level 2 Award in Preparation for the Responsibilities of Parenting
• Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care
• Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on the funding page.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
This qualification does not qualify you to work but it does support you in preparing for your next steps either in training or moving towards work.
Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children
Below are all the units that can be taken in this qualification. You may choose any units from the list below to make up the required credit for your chosen qualification. All units are optional. There are no mandatory units.
Unit CFC 13 Sharing learning experiences with children
Unit CFC 14 Growth and development of young children
Unit CFC 15 Human growth and development
Unit CFC 9 Respecting and valuing children
Unit CFC 10 Children’s– play and leisure activities in the community
Unit CFC 16 Preparing for your next steps
Unit CFC 17 Supporting babies to play
Unit CFC 21 Science activities for young children
Unit CFC 22 Technology activities for young children
Unit CFC 23 Musical activities for young children
Unit CFC 24 Practical health and safety when with young children
Unit CFC 25 Finding out about Forest Schools
Unit CFC 26 Craft activities for young children
Unit CFC 27 Understanding learning and development through play
Unit CFC 18 Investigating a vocational area
Unit CFC 19 Self-development
Group B
Unit HL 1 Healthy living
Unit CFC 20 Healthy eating for families
Unit CFC 1 Confidence building for the young child through play
Unit CFC 2 Listening to and talking with a young child
Learners should be at least 14 years old.
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