Level 1
Adult!Short Course
Education and Early Years!Education and Early Years
Level 1 Certificate in Childcare
Join this introductory course to start your career journey in Childcare.
- Attendance - Part-time
- Duration - 16 weeks
- Start Date - September 2026
- Where - Huddersfield Centre, Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to working in the Childcare sector. This course is designed for adults wanting to start a new career in the Education and Early Years sector and are starting from the beginning. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and skills necesssary to move on to higher level qualifications, apprenticeships and job opportunities in Education and Early Years.
On this course, you will cover a range of topics such as communicating with children, growth and development of young children and working in early years settings.
Finance and Funding
This course costs £695.
To find out if you are eligible for funding, please email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Assessment Methods
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Course Progression
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Career Progression
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WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.