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WEST BERKSHIRE EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE
Vocational Training Courses
SUMMER TERM 2006
AUTUMN TERM 2006
Vocational Training
What sorts of qualifications are there?
There are qualifications that are either specific to early years care and education or playwork and they are available at different levels. These levels indicate the type of job that you do, and the level of seniority at which you can work.
Guide to levels available:-
♦ Level 2 for people with no managerial responsibility
♦ Level 3 for those who work under their own initiative, planning and organising their own work and supervising others
♦ Level 4 for experienced practitioners, who carry out complex and non-routine tasks, for those in a managerial role in a large or multiple settings, or for those with
responsibility for quality assurance in a number of settings.
There are different ways of gaining qualifications
♦ In the workplace
♦ At a college of further education (FE College) ♦ In community settings
♦ Distance learning ♦ Part-time
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Vocational Training
Some of the occupations
in Early Years
Education, Childcare and
Playwork
Level of qualification
Recognised qualifications
Early Years and
Childcare
♦ Nursery Assistant ♦ Pre-school Assistant ♦ Childminder
♦ Teaching Assistant/
Learning Support Assistant
2 NVQ level 2 in Childcare, Learning and Development or vocationally related
qualification in early years or relevant and equivalent level 2 qualification e.g Certificate in Learning Support (for teaching assistants); Certificate in Pre-school Practice
Playwork
♦
Playworker
2 NVQ level 2 in Playwork or vocationally related qualification in playwork or relevant and equivalent level 2 qualification eg. Certificate in Playwork
Early Years and
Childcare
♦ Nursery Supervisor ♦ Pre-school Leader ♦ Childminder
♦ Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Asst
3 NVQ level 3 in in Childcare, Learning and Development or vocationally related
qualification in early years or relevant and equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. Diploma in Pre-school Practice
Playwork
♦ Play Leader/Deputy
3 NVQ level 3 in Playwork or vocationally related qualification in playwork or relevant and equivalent level 3 qualification
Early Years and
Childcare
♦ Manager
4 NVQ level 4 in in Childcare, Learning and Development or vocationally related
qualification in early years or relevant and equivalent level 4 qualification
Playwork
♦ Manager
4 NVQ level 4 in Playwork or vocationally related qualification in playwork or relevant and equivalent level 4 qualification
If you would like funding for a particular course please complete an application form (enclosed in this booklet) and return to Teresa Talmage, Training Organiser, EY & C
NVQ2, NVQ3 Early Years Care and Education
Please note these courses have been replaced with the NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD). The CCLD covers children from 0 – 16 years. Detailed information can be found on the CACHE website at www.cache.org.uk or alternatively more information can be found in the Additional Information section of this brochure.
Level 2 Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
is made up of 7 units – 6 mandatory units and 1 option unit. It is necessary to complete all 7 units to achieve the full certificate.Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
is made up of 9 units – 5 mandatory units and 4 option unit. It is necessary to complete all 9 units to achieve the full certificate.61
Vocational Training available to Providers in West Berkshire
Course Title Providers Proposed Course Start
Dates
Introduction to Pre-School Practice (IPP)
Certificate in Pre-School Practice (CPP) Diploma in Pre-School Practice (DPP)
Pre-School Learning Alliance (contact Trudy Donachie 01732 363070) National Extension College (tel no. 0800 3892839)
PLA – start date TBA NEC - flexible start date NVQ2 Childcare Learning and
Development Newbury College (subject to sufficient numbers) September 2006 NVQ3 Childcare Learning and
Development Newbury College (subject to sufficient numbers) September 2006 Introduction to Childminding Practice
Developing Childminding Practice Extending Childminding Practice
National Extension College
(tel no. 0800 3892839) NEC - flexible start date Certificate in Playwork (Cache) Newbury College
(subject to sufficient numbers)
January 2007 NVQ3 in Playwork Newbury College
(subject to sufficient numbers) September 2006
Guidance to Funding and Application Process
• EYC has an agreement with Newbury College enabling courses on offer to be more cost effective. However, should a candidate wish to pursue training with another provider a copy of the course prospectus and costings must be submitted with your application form
• For all courses please complete and return Vocational Training Application form (see page 62) • Decisions regarding funding will only be made on completed applications forms. No agreement for
funding will be made over the telephone or by email • Please note closing dates for course applications
• Upon receipt of a completed application a letter of acknowledgement will be sent
• For level 3 courses it may be necessary for candidates to attend an interview and a basic skills test • The EYC office will notify you if there is sufficient interest for the course to run and a proposed
start date
• If successful in your application you will be asked to sign a Training Agreement form and make a contribution towards the cost of the course
Application Form for Vocational Training
Course Title/Level: College/Course Provider:
Name: Address:
Postcode:
Telephone No. (home) Telephone no. (mobile)
Age (please 9) Under 19
19 – 25
Over 25
Place of Employment:Length of Employment:
Position/role: Brief description of
job/responsibilites:
Previous employment history in Early Years and Childcare Place of employment:
Start Date: Leaving Date: Position/role:
Brief description of job/responsibilites:
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List Relevant Early Years and Childcare
Qualifications:
List general qualifications: Eg GCSE’s and grade
We would appreciate it if you would take the time to write a short statement on why you would like to be considered for a place on one of the funded NVQ courses on offer.
Signed: (Candidate) Date:
Signed: (Manager) Date:
Closing date for NVQ applications is Friday 16 June 2006 for September 2006 courses Closing date for NVQ applications is Friday 17 November 2006 for January 2007 courses To be considered for a place on one of these courses, please send this completed form to:
