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Children's Care, Learning and Development BTEC Extended Diploma - Barnstaple

Course code: FTB099

The Programme

This programme is equivalent to three A Levels, but is based on coursework and assessment of skills in practice rather than exams. It is a very fast moving and demanding programme which requires you to link theory to practice both in college and during work placements. You will complete a reflective practitioner portfolio.

The Programme Content

It covers a wide variety of topics/units which relate to the theory and practice of children's care learning and development, plus there is a requirement to satisfactorily complete 800 hours of assessed work experience.Together these lead to being given a Qualified Practitioner Status as a Level 3 practitioner.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and ideally Maths and a science. You will need to show the interpersonal and teamwork skills to work effectively in placements for long blocks. Offers will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check and Fitness to Train assessment.

Costs

Although work placements are made with consideration to individual needs and transport routes, there may be costs involved for the students. You will need to have appropriate clothing for placement. The CRB check will cost approximately £55.

Venue

Barnstaple Campus

Progression

Many students progress to higher education, usually to childhood studies, early years teaching or nursing, although the UCAS points that can be gained would give access to many other programmes of study. Many students progress directly to employment both locally and abroad. We offer a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies at Petroc and this is proving a very popular route to gain the first two years of a full honours degree in this area.

Length of Study

Two years.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2012 / 2013 academic year.

CRB Checks

Due to the nature of the course, a CRB check is required at induction of the course.

Further Information

Further Information