EDEXCEL Level 1 BTEC Award in Caring for Children (QCF)
Qualification summary
This qualification aims to give learners the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed for caring for children. The qualification is designed for adults who may be responsible for caring for their own children, and learners in school and/or college who wish to develop personal and life skills. Following the successful achievement of the qualification some learners may progress onto qualifications that have been specifically designed for those seeking employment in the sector.
These units will introduce learners to various aspects of caring for children. The Entry level units cover aspects such as communicating with young children, respecting children and dealing with young children’s physical care needs. The Level 1 units build on these areas and also cover activities to carry out with children such as creative activities, group activities, musical experiences and stories and rhymes.
At the same time the units will allow learners to develop personal skills such as communication, team working and self management in the context of caring for children.
While the overall qualification is at Level 1, some units will be at Entry Level 3 to allow learners to develop their skills in these areas if necessary. The Level 2 units will allow learners to build on their personal skills such as managing money and self-assessment, and will give learners the opportunity to achieve units at a higher level.
Qualification details
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For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
This qualification will sit within the Foundation Learning Tier and will allow leaners to progress, for example, to Level 2 qualifications, apprenticeships or skilled employment, or to supported employment.
No specific job occupation
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.5
Child Development and Well Being
In order to achieve this qualification, the learner may only select units from the Edexcel Level 1 Award in Caring for Children (QCF). Units from other awarding bodies may not be included in this qualification.
In order to achieve this qualification, a learner must achieve a minimum of 7 credits. 4 credits should be achieved at Level 1.