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This course will appeal to students who have an interest in finding out how the world works, and enjoy practical science and problem solving. You may wish to specialise in Chemistry at a higher level, or broaden your studies to include a scientific subject. Chemistry allows you to learn more about the structure of the world around you through experiment, and find out about the chemical reactions that we encounter every day, whether it be in breathing, baking or driving a car.
The CACHE Level 2 in Childcare and Education (CCE) has been developed to give you the skills and confidence to work with young children. A qualified childcare and education worker understands the development of children from birth to eight years and works with children and their families to support the care and education of the child.
The Foundation Award in Caring for Children (Level 1) will help you gain the basic skills of caring for children and how to support their learning.
The CACHE L3 Diploma looks at employment opportunities in Early Years and covers a variety of areas such as childcare, child health and protection and human growth and development. The course is designed to suit students wishing to progress onto Higher Education or careers in the Early Years sector.
This two year course will enable you to learn about children at different stages in their growth and development, how to care for and educate them and how to work with parents, carers and other professionals. You will find out about the way early years care organisations operate, the rules and regulations affecting child care and career opportunities in this sector.
Working with children in nurseries and similar settings is an essential work experience part of the course. This gives you the hands on skills needed when working with children in addition to the theoretical knowledge you will gain on the course.
This course will appeal to you if you want to find out about how computers work and how software is developed. You will develop an understanding of systems analysis and design, development methods and what is involved in testing, implementing and documenting computer-based solutions to problems.