Childcare Skills

Course summary

Young people need a blend of technical and academic skills. Higher education providers and employers look for these skills. This BTEC offers a modern, work-related qualification, which is designed to support a pathway into higher education or employment. You will build high-level skills such as teamwork and develop your independent research and study skills. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning, and Development gives an introduction to the study of the sector. It is intended as an Applied General qualification and is equivalent in size to one A Level. It supports access to a range of higher education courses, possibly but not exclusively in the early years sector. How will I be taught? You complete 50 hours of work experience in the sector. Besides work experience, you will study three mandatory units and one optional unit.