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Level 1 NCFE CACHE Childcare Award in Introduction in Early Years – (Part Time learning)

  • LANGLEY COLLEGE
  • LEVEL 1
Adults teaching children.

Course Overview

This is a Level 1 QCF qualification allowing learners to gain a basic knowledge of childcare in early years environments. It is aimed at volunteers and parents wishing to work in early years settings and for those who are new to working in the sector.

The Award covers working with children up to the age of 5 years and includes topics such as the value of play, roles and responsibilities of carers and volunteers, and the importance of developing links in the local community.

Course Code

FP1ACHI1L0

Course Fee
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Start Time

09:30

End Time

12:30

End Date

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

Entry Requirements

Learners should be at Entry Level 3 or above for Literacy. All learners will need to complete an initial assessment in order to identify their learning...

Course information

The course will be delivered over 11 weeks, one day a week. There will be a range of teaching methods including practical workshops, set tasks and workbooks.

Learners will be required to gain 6 credits in total which will be achieved through completing written tasks for 3 units: The value of play for babies and young children; Management and organisation in Early Years settings; and Roles and responsibilities in an Early Years Setting.

Level 1 NCFE Award in an Introduction to Early Year’s Settings

This course is a preparation to working in the early years sector or school. Learners will need to complete a Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner or Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning to be qualified to work under supervision in the sectors.

Level 1