Childcare

Overview

So you want a Career in Children’s Care!

Childcare is a job that people really love doing. They enjoy the variety and the fun – and the satisfaction that comes from watching a child progress and develop. There’s never been a better time to work in Children’s Care. It’s a fast growing sector and there is an increasing demand for staff at all levels. It’s also an important career, as those who work in it play an incredibly valuable role in shaping the lives of future generations. It’s a career you can be proud of.

If you have passion, enthusiasm, and of course love working with children, this could be the career for you .

OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES IN CARE

This course is available through the Training for Success programme under options for Skills for Your Life & Skills for Work. It is an introductory course looking at working with children that will set you on the right path for a career in child care
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CERTIFICATE IN CHILDREN’S CARE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

The course is available in the Training for Success Pre-Apprenticeship programme and ApprenticeshipNI programmes. It will cover a wide range of skill areas in child care and will provide you with the knowledge & understanding to carry out an effective role in a child care setting.
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NVQ LEVEL 2 IN CHILDREN’S CARE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

The course is available in the Training for Success Pre-Apprenticeship programme and ApprenticeshipNI programmes. This is the key qualification for anyone choosing to develop a career in child care. You will apply you knowledge and understanding in a real work setting and give you valuable experience to enable you to successfully pursue a career in child care
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Additional Qualifications

When taking part in any of these courses you can also benefit from additional qualifications that will enhance your career prospects. These include:

  • Essential Skills Literacy
  • Essential Skills Numeracy
  • Essential Skills ICT
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Child Protection Training
  • Personal Development Training
  • Job Preparation Training
  • Employment Rights & Responsibilities
The choice of additional qualifications is dependent on your programme and the qualifications you hold at the time you join the programme.