Preparing to Work in Childcare

A unique online course offered in collaboration with Borders Childcare Training. This course provides an indepth introduction to working in childcare and is suitable for students considering a career in this area.

Course materials are delivered online directly to your email inbox. They are in a pdf format which can be saved to your computer or printed off for future reference.

Expert tuition is supplied by Borders Childcare, while study material and final certificate is awarded by Learning Curve. This means that at the end of the course you receive a certificate from an accredited training provider which will provide an excellent starting point for further study in this area, or to begin applying for some jobs.

The course is an ideal, economical option for students considering a career in childcare but not yet sure which direction they wish to take, and provides a strong foundation for further training and qualifications.

The course includes 6 modules and 6 assignments, covering a wide range of subjects including: working as part of a team, science activities for young children, technology activities for young children, musical activities for young children, health and safety when working with young children, craft activities for young children, understanding play for early learning, sharing learning experiences with children, growth and development of young children, developing children’s self-esteem, children’s play and leisure activities in the community, supporting babies to play, healthy eating for families, learning and emotional development through play, and communicating with young children.

Qualification

• Certificate of Course Completion – Preparing to Work in Childcare