Apprenticeship in Children's Care, Learning and Development

This course is suitable for you if:
You want to follow a structured training scheme to qualify you to work with children from 0 - 16 years (and their families) in settings or services whose main purpose is children's care, learning and development.
It is designed for school-leavers and adults between 16 and 24 years.

You need, ideally, to be based as a practitioner in a childcare setting, although a placement may be arranged for you initially.

Apprenticeship Framework

Apprenticeships are structured training and learning programmes following the Apprenticeship Framework, specified and monitored by the Learning and Skills Councils and approved by the Apprenticeship Approvals Group.

The Apprenticeship Framework is made up of:

●  NVQ Level 2 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
●  Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Development
●  Employment Responsibilities and Rights (ERR) Unit
●  Application of Number Key Skill at Level 1
●  Communication Key Skill at Level 1
●  12 hour Paediatric First-Aid course

Course Delivery

The course consists of both on-the-job training in the workplace and tutorials at a local venue to deliver associated knowledge and understanding.

Course Duration

18 months to 2 Years

Assessment and Certification
Assessment of City and Guilds Awards is carried out by qualified and experienced Crackerjack Training Limited Assessors.
Crackerjack Training and City and Guilds Certificates are awarded on completion of the qualifications and training courses within the framework.