Course summary
Delivered at our Trowbridge campus, this course will offer you the chance to develop both your academic and practical skills, gaining up to date knowledge, transferable skills and approval to practice (counted in the settings ratios). This qualification is widely recognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocational qualification at Level 5. Thereby, providing students with a clear line of sight to employment and progression to Level 6. There is now a greater emphasis on employer engagement and work readiness. This National qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care has been designed to reflect the increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways.
Modules
This programme develops best practice in promoting, protecting and safeguarding the rights, wellbeing, health and safety of children through set assignments alongside a placement requirement and completion of a Practical Reflective Evidence Portfolio (PREP). The programme includes the core modules listed below: Year 1: Unit 1: Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice Unit 2: Protecting Children in Early Education and Care Environments Unit 3: Play and Learning in Early Childhood Unit 4: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Infants and Toddlers) Unit 5: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Young Children) Unit 6: Promoting Healthy Living Unit 7: Preparing for Research Unit 8: Promoting Inclusive Early Education and Care Environments Year 2: Unit 9: Investigating Childhood: Action Research for Early Childhood Practitioners Unit 10: Improving Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care Unit 14: Impact of Curriculum on Early Childhood Education and Care 29: Innovative Approaches to Children's Play and Learning in Practice 23: Managing and Leading People in Children’s Early Education and Care Environments 27: Outdoor Play and Learning Please note: Modules and course content are subject to change.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CE01
- Institution code:
- W74
- Campus name:
- Trowbridge
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Achievement of relevant HNC or other Level 4 qualification
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham Campus
Cocklebury Road
Chippenham
SN15 3QD