Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP52317 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 2 year full time course. |
Department | Childcare, Childhood Studies & Playwork |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 18 Jun 2027 |
Course Overview
This two-year course, equivalent to three A-levels, will prepare you for a rewarding career in Children's Play, Learning, and Development settings or services across Wales and Ireland, covering ages from birth to 19 years.
What you'll learn:
You'll explore a wide range of topics essential for working with children, including:
- Values and principles in childcare
- Health, well-being, learning, and development
- Professional practice and safeguarding
- Promoting play, learning, and development
- Understanding behaviours and additional needs
A significant part of this course involves practical placement, where you'll gain hands-on experience. You'll need to complete a minimum of 700 hours in a relevant setting over the two years.
What you'll learn:
You'll explore a wide range of topics essential for working with children, including:
- Values and principles in childcare
- Health, well-being, learning, and development
- Professional practice and safeguarding
- Promoting play, learning, and development
- Understanding behaviours and additional needs
A significant part of this course involves practical placement, where you'll gain hands-on experience. You'll need to complete a minimum of 700 hours in a relevant setting over the two years.
5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above including English Language/Welsh (1st Language), Maths and preferably Science, OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy.
Learners who have not yet completed the Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Core will also complete this qualification alongside their level 3 to provide them with the license to practice to work with children.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Learners who have not yet completed the Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Core will also complete this qualification alongside their level 3 to provide them with the license to practice to work with children.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Your learning will be assessed through a variety of methods:
– A portfolio of evidence showcasing your knowledge, understanding, competence, and skills
– Assessments, observations, and discussions with an assessor within a childcare setting
– An external examination
– An externally set and marked extended investigation
– You’ll also build a portfolio to demonstrate your ability to plan activities with children.
– A portfolio of evidence showcasing your knowledge, understanding, competence, and skills
– Assessments, observations, and discussions with an assessor within a childcare setting
– An external examination
– An externally set and marked extended investigation
– You’ll also build a portfolio to demonstrate your ability to plan activities with children.
Upon successful completion, you’ll have a wide array of career paths open to you, including:
– Employment in Local Authority Schools, Day Nurseries, the Health Service, Playwork, and Care settings
– Special Needs Units
– The travel industry
– Working as a nanny for private families
– Opportunities to travel abroad
This qualification will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for employment or career progression in childcare or health settings.
Further Education:
Successfully completing this Diploma can open doors to Higher Education, such as a Foundation Degree in Early Years, Teaching, or an Early Years Honours Degree.
– Employment in Local Authority Schools, Day Nurseries, the Health Service, Playwork, and Care settings
– Special Needs Units
– The travel industry
– Working as a nanny for private families
– Opportunities to travel abroad
This qualification will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for employment or career progression in childcare or health settings.
Further Education:
Successfully completing this Diploma can open doors to Higher Education, such as a Foundation Degree in Early Years, Teaching, or an Early Years Honours Degree.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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March Open Event – Bersham Road
11/03/2026
17:30
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11/03/2026
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04/03/2026
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14/03/2026
10:00
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