Child Care
Level 3

 
Title of learning programme Child Care Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 110*

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure

 
Module Module Title
1

Introduction - The first Year

2

The Toddler

3

The Older Child

4

Accidents in the Home and First Aid

5

Common Ailments

6

Child Abuse and Bullying

7

Regulations

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Module 1 – Introduction - The first Year.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain the bathing, weaning and sleeping routine of a young baby

 

Module 2 - The Toddler.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce and explain toddlers tantrums and incorporate the various methods of play available to him

 

Module 3 - The Older Child.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the mental and emotional development of the ‘older child’

 

Module 4 - Accidents in the Home and First Aid.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify ways of making your home safe for a child and list three techniques to help an injured child

 

Module 5 - Common Ailments.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the list of common ailments and show how constipation and conjunctivitis are prevented
 

Module 6 - Child Abuse and Bullying.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Judge the adverse affects bullying and abuse have on children

 
Module 7 - Regulations.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss the various aspects of staff employment for a day care centre

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