Alder Training

Below are the available courses in Childcare.

Select one to view the course information.

	Childcare - Entry to Employment (e2e)



	Childcare - Apprenticeship



	Childcare - Advanced Apprenticeship



	Childcare - NVQ 2



	Childcare - NVQ 3

Childcare - Apprenticeship (Childcare)

Content
The Childcare Apprenticeship is a training and education programme, combining a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), Technical Certificate and Key Skills with real work experience leading to employment within childcare settings across Merseyside.

The programme covers children from birth to 16 years and includes such topics as:

	Keeping children safe
	Supporting children’s development
	Supporting children’s play and learning
	Supporting routines for children
	Encouraging children’s positive behaviour

Delivery
The programme will be delivered over a 14 – 18 month period and will include a part-time placement or full-time employment within a childcare setting. It will be a mixture of real work experience and teaching and training sessions, delivered by Alder Training’s experienced and professional training managers and supported by childcare settings across Merseyside

Achievement
Upon successful completion of this programme you will achieve an Apprenticeship in Children’s Care, Learning and Development this will qualify you to gain employment and work with children under the age of 16, in a variety of settings. Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, we will continue to support you and help you gain employment and progress further with your career.

Opportunities
Following achievement of the programme you will be able to progress into further learning opportunities (Advanced Apprenticeship, Further Education or Higher Education) and will be encouraged and supported to do so. There are a number of different employment opportunities which CCLD can qualify you for:

	Assistant Nursery Nurse
	Pre-School Assistant
	Creche Assistant
	Classroom Assistant
	Children’s Holiday Representative
	Mother’s Help