Entry Level Award in Caring for a Child / Children
Early Years
Entry Level Award in Caring for a Child / Children
Price £700
Qualification number 500/9354/X
What does the qualification cover?
This qualification develops the basic skills needed to care for a baby or young child. There is a choice of units – from setting a routine through to healthy lifestyles and the importance of play and learning.
Who is it suitable for?
Anyone who wants to develop parenting and life skills, including those with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 14 years old.
How many credits are required to complete it?
The Award requires 9 credits.
How is it assessed?
It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include tasks set by us such as designing charts or leaflets, or methods such as oral questioning.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
No, as it is a knowledge only qualification.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete the Award in a year or less.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
The Entry Level Certificate in Caring for a Child / Children, Level 1 in Caring for Children qualifications or the Level 1 Personal and Social Development qualifications as they share some units with this qualification. Credits achieved from these units can be transferred over and count towards the next qualification.
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 do support you in preparing for your next steps, either in training or moving towards work.
Entry Level Award and Certificate in Caring for a Child / Children
Below are all the units that can be taken on this qualifications. 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 1 Confidence building for the young child through play
Unit CFC 2 Listening to and talking with a young child
Unit CFC 3 Providing a safe and hygienic environment for a young child
Unit CFC 4 Routines for a young child
Unit CFC 5 Play and learning in the home
Unit CFC 6 Responsibilities of new parent(s)
Unit CFC 7 Eating healthily
Unit CFC 8 Contraception information
Unit IRRE 3 Individual rights and responsibilities
Unit CFC 9 Respecting and valuing children
Unit CFC 10 Children’s play and leisure activities in the community
Group B
Unit CFC 11 Healthy lifestyle
Unit CFC 12 Peer mentoring
Learners should be at least 14 years old.
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