Course Content

Modular Units:

1. Caring for Children (0-6 years) - Mandatory Module D200159

• Safety & Health
• Feeding Babies and Children
• Nappy-changing and Toileting

2. Working in Childcare - Mandatory Module D20153

• Overview:  Working in Childcare
• Legislation
• Working with Parents
• Relating to parents, children and other childcare workers
• Personal Reflection

3. Child Development - Mandatory Module D20005

• Overview of Child Development
• Physical Development
• Cognitive and Language Development
• Social and Emotional Development
• Primary Research in Child Development

4. Early Childhood Education - Mandatory Module D20007

• Understanding and Play
• Play Activities
• Toys, Games and Play Equipment

5. Arts & Crafts For Children - Elective Module D20121

• Child Development and Art & Craft Activity
• Creative Development of the Learner
• Creative Activities with Children

6. Communications - General Studies Module G20001

• Listening & Speaking
• Reading & Writing
• Non-verbal and Visual Communication
• Communications Technology

7. Personal Effectiveness in the Workplace - General Studies Module G20033

• Organisational Awareness
• The Individual and the Organisation
• Problem Solving
• Presentation Skills
• Effective Meeting Skills
• Participating in Groups

8. Work Experience - Mandatory Module W20008

• Planning and Preparation
• Experience
• Review and Evaluation

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