Quality Education & Training
Whether you want to get a qualifi cation, improve your job prospects or learn a new skill, there will be something for you at the College of North West London. All qualifi cations are nationally recognised giving you the skills employers want.
Help with your English and Maths
If you need help with your English or Maths there are special courses to help you. You may also improve your English and Maths skills while you are studying another subject. This can be done by extra help in class or by going to a workshop.
Support for those with
learning diffi culties
If you have a learning diffi culty such as dyslexia, are deaf, visually impaired or have a physical disability, we can help. The College has disabled access in 95% of its facilities and is always striving to improve where access is diffi cult. You may be interested in our leafl et ‘Support for Students with Disabilities’.
English not your fi rst
language?
If you think you will fi nd it diffi cult to study in English, then we can offer you help. There are a range of English classes where you will be with other students who want help with learning English. We even run English tuition alongside your chosen programme of study.
Equal Opportunities
The College creates an environment recognising the diversity of students and allows everyone to play their part in promoting equality of opportunity. No-one should be discriminated against because of age, disability, colour, race, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, religious affi liation or sexual orientation.
Your Local College
The facts
• 14,000 students
meet new people
• 3 Centres
all easy to access
• Hundreds of courses
something for everyone
• £32 million turnover
investing in your future
• 950 staff
a major local employer
• New technology
industry standard
Why CNWL?
• Practical courses
learn relevant skills
• Beginners to advanced
suit your needs
• Flexible ways to study
fi t in with your lifestyle
• National qualifi cations
recognised by industry & business
Don’t forget
If you are getting income based
benefi t you don’t pay fees for
some courses. You only pay a
£30 registration fee.
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Childcare provision is rapidly expanding and there are more job opportunities becoming available. All the courses offered are nationally recognised and are part of the government’s new qualifi cation framework. You will be taught by highly skilled staff with a
wide range of experience in early year’s education and care. You can enjoy the benefi ts of their strong links with local employers.
As part of the application process, you can discuss the options open to you with a member of the teaching team. You may be interested in returning to study after a break. The College offers you short and long term options to suit your study and personal needs. You may already have a childcare qualifi cation and be looking for further study to improve your career options or just wish to take a course for
personal development.
You can study either day or evening options according to your experience and employment situation. The evening courses are only available for people with experience of working in childcare settings.
You will go on work experience on all courses. The College has a wide network of work placements in schools and nurseries. There is also an early year’s education suite and a learning resource centre where you can work independently, or with others.
Childcare &
Education
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Pathway to Care with ESOL
(Level 1)
Certificate in Childcare and Education
Foundation in Caring for Children Introduction to Pre-School Practice
Certificate in Pre-School Practice
Early Years Care & Education Progression
Award/Technical Certificates
NVQ/Level 2 NVQ/Level 3
Diploma in Childcare
and Education
Diploma in Childcare
and Education
NVQ/Level 3
Diploma in
Pre-School Practice
How you can progress
Certificate in Childcare and Education
Diploma in Childcare and Education Diploma in Pre-School
Practice
Diploma in Childcare and Education
Childcare & Education
Certifi cate Level 2
Code: ABBEWho is the course for?
This course is for those wishing to work with 0-8 year olds. It enables you to fi nd employment in a variety of day-care settings including private nurseries and homes.
What are the entry requirements?
To join the part-time course you will be required to have evidence of having worked with children for a minimum of three years full-time or equivalent.
What qualifi cation would I receive?
CACHE Level 2 Certifi cate in Childcare & Education (CCE).
What will I study?
The course gives you an introduction to many aspects of childcare and education.
How will I be assessed?
Each unit is assessed by a written assignment and there is a multiple-choice question paper at the end of the year. In addition, you will work with children and will be assessed on your practical work.
Attendance and Location:
Three days in College and two days work placement for one year, or two evenings a week plus three days work placement for one year.
Willesden Centre.
Childcare & Education
Diploma
Code: ABDC
Who is the course for?
This course, equivalent to NVQ Level 3, is for those wishing to work with 0-8 year olds. With this qualifi cation you would be able to fi nd employment in a wide variety of childcare settings including schools, nurseries and private homes. In addition, this qualifi cation is traditionally recognised in many countries across the world.
What are the entry requirements?
If you wish to join the part-time course you will be required to have evidence of having worked with children for a minimum of two years full-time or equivalent.
What qualifi cation would I receive?
CACHE Diploma in Childcare & Education (DCE) (Formerly NNEB).
What will I study?
Subjects offered cover health, education and social studies topics. You explore the way in which these aspects of theory affect children’s lives and general development. You will apply this knowledge in the workplace two days a week.
How will I be assessed?
Continuous assessment of each unit takes the form of assignments and one fi nal test at the end of the course. In placement, you are assessed by records of practical achievement and by
portfolios of work completed with the children in the nursery or school.
Attendance and Location:
Three days a week in College or part-time two evenings a week plus two days in work placement for two years. Willesden Centre.
Introduction to Pre-School
Practice
Code: ABBP
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in working with young children and can be a useful foundation for further study in the childcare and education fi eld.
What are the entry requirements?
No previous experience necessary. You will be assessed on your English and maths at interview.
What qualifi cation would I receive?
Introduction to Pre-School Practise (IPP).
Where can it lead?
On successful completion you can progress on to other courses such as the Certifi cate in Pre-school Practice or the CACHE Certifi cate in Childcare & Education.
What will I study?
This is an introduction to working with children aged 3-4 years. You fi nd out about how children learn through play and child development.
Attendance and Location:
Three hours a week and one day work experience for 22 weeks.
Willesden Centre.
Pre-School Practice
Certifi cate
Code: ABBR
This course is for those wishing to work with children under the age of eight. The course is open to women and men who are able to work at NVQ Level 2. It is particularly relevant if you have already achieved the PLA introductory course, Learning Through Play, or have previous childcare experience.
What are the entry requirements?
Some previous experience working with young children.
What qualifi cation would I receive?
Certifi cate in Pre-School Practice (CPP).
Attendance and Location:
Two days a week in College and one day a week in work experience placement for one year.
Willesden Centre.
Pre-School Practice
Diploma
Code: ABDP
Who is the course for?
This course is for those who wish to study at NVQ Level 3 and is particularly relevant if you have already achieved the PLA introductory course, Learning Through Play, or have had previous childcare experience.
What are the entry requirements?
Some previous experience of working with young children.
What qualifi cation would I receive?
This course is validated by The Pre-School Learning Alliance. On successful completion you will gain a Diploma in Pre-School Practice (DPP).
Attendance and Location:
Two days a week in College and one day a week in a work experience placement for one year.
Willesden Centre.
Extending Childminding
Practice
Code: ABDE
Who is this course for?
This course is for childminders and also useful for early years workers working in a domestic setting, such as nannies and foster carers.
What are the entry requirements?
It is recommended that you are 18 years of age or over on joining the course. You will need to be working with other people’s children in a home-based setting.
What qualifi cation will I receive?
CACHE Level 3 Certifi cate in Childminding Practice.
Where can it lead?
The Certifi cate in Childminding Practice provides the basis for the NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care & Education. You could become an NVQ candidate and will have a head start in having generated some evidence towards the qualifi cation.
What will I study?
You will study: introducing childminding practice, developing childminding practice and extending childminding practice.
How will I be taught?
Lectures, workshops, group work, discussion, presentations and individual research.
How will I be assessed?
You will be working towards completing an assignment for each unit. The assignments will be relevant to your everyday work.
Attendance and Location:
One evening a week for one year. Willesden Centre.
Caring for Children
Foundation
Code: ABBF
Who is the course for?
This course is for 16-19 year olds making a start in caring for children.
What are the entry requirements?
No formal entry qualifi cations are required; however the ability to work with children will be assessed through interview.
What qualifi cation would I receive?
CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children.
Where can it lead?
After completion you may progress to Level 2 qualifi cations e.g. Certifi cate in Child Care & Education.
What will I study?
You gain basic knowledge and
understanding of the key areas in caring for children and the principles and values which govern childcare and education provision. You will learn about human
growth and development from birth to old age, the care of children and how they learn through play.
How will I be taught?
A variety of teaching methods are used including discussion, worksheets, group work and learning support will
be provided.
Attendance and Location:
Four days a week in College and one day in work placement for one year.
Willesden Centre.
Early Years Care &
Education – NVQ Level 2
Code: ABRYWho is the course for?
The course is designed for people who want to work with children in a care and education setting. Following the successful completion of ‘Introduction to NVQ’ you might want to progress onto the NVQ Level 2 course. We can help you with a work placement, or ideally you will secure appropriate work experience.
What are the entry requirements?
You will attend an interview and this will show evidence of your ability to work at this level and a commitment to the values of working with children. We can arrange for a police check for a small fee.
What qualifi cation will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the
course and assessments, you will receive a City & Guilds Certifi cate - Level 2 in Early Years Care and Education.
What will I study?
You will study child development, physical, intellectual, social and emotional development and language acquisition. You will learn how to assist early years practitioners, preparing and setting up activities and how to create displays and learning materials to support the learning outcomes for children. You will be able to use our learning resources centre. You will be able to improve your English and writing skills working with Key Skills tutors.
How will I be taught?
You will attend lectures, research reading material, carry out practical assignments in both College and the workplace.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed with completed College assignments. You will be directly observed in the workplace by your assessor.
Attendance and Location:
Full-time for one year. Willesden Centre.
Early years Care &
Education – NVQ Level 3
Code: ABSEWho is the course for?
The course is designed for people who want to work with children in a care and education setting. Following the successful completion of this course, you might want to progress onto the Foundation Degree course. It is expected that you are currently working in a childcare setting in a supervisory capacity and will be able to work towards the NVQ (Assessor) ‘A’ awards.
What are the entry requirements?
Evidence from initial and diagnostic assessment of your ability to work at this level is required. We can arrange for a police check for a small fee. You are required to demonstrate your ability to foster a commitment to the values of working with children.
What qualifi cation will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, you will receive a City & Guilds Certifi cate - Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education.
What will I study?
You will study child development, physical, intellectual, social and emotional development and language acquisition. You will learn how to plan an Early Years Curriculum and implement and plan for learning to support the
‘foundation stage’ learning outcomes for children. You will study current child protection legislation and current good practice. It is expected that you are working at a supervisory level in an early years setting, and have authority to maintain relationships with parents.
How will I be taught?
You will attend evening lectures, research reading material and carry out practical assignments in both College and the workplace. You will be expected to attend at least one Saturday session at the College.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed on completed College assignments. You will be directly observed in the workplace by your assessor.
Attendance and Location:
The programme is offered on a part-time basis 6 hours per week over a period of 18 months.
Willesden Centre.
