NVQ 4 Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)

 
NVQ 4 Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)

This award recognises your specialist learning and will help to develop your career


The Level 4 CCLD confirms the complexity of your role and the skills that you need to carry out your job. You can use it to work as

  • a Childminder Network Co-ordinator
  • a Centre manager
  • a Senior practitioner involving high-level skills with children and families

Attendance

Workbased This award can be gained without you needing to attend classes, sit exams or take written tests. However we do provide workshops which enable you to gain underpinning knowledge and the opportunity to meet others in a relaxed learning environment


Duration

21 months


Course Content

To achieve NVQ Level 4 you will have to complete 9 units:-

4 mandatory units

  • CCLD 401 - Establish and develop working relationships
  • CCLD 402 - Support policies, procedures and practice to safeguard children and ensure their inclusion and well-being
  • CCLD 403 - Support programmes for the promotion of children's development
  • CCLD 404 - Reflect on, review and develop own practice

and 5 optional units


Course Assessment

Candidates will be provided with workplace assessment and support. Workplace candidates have student status at the college to access a variety of learning resources.


Entry Requirements

You must be working at a senior level in face-to-face roles with children, young people and families.


Things you may need for this course

  • Suggested text books
  • Lever arch file
  • Stationery

What can I do after this course

A higher level qualification - Foundation Degree Childhood Studies


Costs

As of 1st June 2009 all learners enrolled on Childcare NVQs will be expected to pay for their NVQ Standards. This will cost £10-£12.50.


Further Information

For further information, contact the Learning at Work office on 01437 753141. Alternatively, visit one of our college open days.