This is a twelve month programme.
Learners will complete four core units and four optional units.

Core units

• Promote effective communication for and about individuals
• Promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment
• Reflect on and develop your practice
• Promote well being and protection of children and young people.

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners are assessed in the workplace according to their level of competency and their ability to perform to a nationally-agreed standard. Learners decide when they are ready to be assessed. Written assignments provide further portfolio evidence. There are no examinations for this course. Workshops with access to computers and the Learning Resource Centre are available to learners. The college also offers additional learning support if required.

What We Can Expect From You

Learners must be employed in a care setting working with children and young people.

This is a nine month programme. Learners will complete core units and optional units covering areas such as:

• Child development
• Positive relationships
• Child health and safety
• Reflect and develop practice

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners are assessed in the workplace according to their level of competency and their ability to perform to a nationally-agreed standard. Learners decide when they are ready to be assessed. Written assignments provide further portfolio evidence. There are no examinations for this course.

Workshops with access to computers and the Learning Resource Centre are available to learners. The college also offers additional learning support if required.

What We Can Expect From You

You must work (employed/voluntary) within a childcare setting for a minimum of two days.

This is a twelve month programme.

Learners will complete core units and optional units covering areas such as:

• Child development
• Positive relationships
• Child health and safety
• Reflect and develop practice

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners are assessed in the workplace according to their level of competency and their ability to perform to a nationally agreed standard. Learners decide when they are ready to be assessed. Written assignments provide further portfolio evidence. There are no examinations for this course.

Workshops with access to computers and the Learning Resource Centre are available to learners. The college also offers additional learning support if required.

What We Can Expect From You

Learners must be employed within a childcare setting, for a minimum of three days. Candidates need to work unsupervised and must have supervisory or specialist roles. Childminders need to be looking after a minimum of 3 children.

This is a twelve month programme.

Learners will complete four core units and five optional units.

Core units

• Establish and develop working relationships
• Support policies, procedures and practice to safeguard children and ensure inclusion and well being
• Support programmes for the promotion of children's development
• Reflect, review and develop on practice.

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners are assessed in the workplace according to their level of competency and their ability to perform to a nationally-agreed standard. Learners decide when they are ready to be assessed. Written assignments provide further portfolio evidence. There are no examinations for this course.

Workshops with access to computers and the Learning Resource Centre are available to learners. The college also offers additional learning support if required.

What We Can Expect From You

This level is appropriate for you if you are working in technical or professional jobs and/or managing and developing others. You should be capable of undertaking specialist learning and detailed analysis at a high level of information and knowledge in an area of childrenís learning and development. Learners should be working or studying for example, Childminding Network Co-ordinator, Pre School Advisor, Centre or Nursery Manager, Deputy of Centre or Nursery, SENCO or a Senior Practitioner involving high levels of skills with children and families.

This programme equips trainees with the skills required to progress within the early years/ childcare sector. Trainees work in the sector and attend College for skills sessions and underpinning knowledge one day each week.  Trainees must be aged 17-24.The programme is modular and the full Apprenticeship Framework consists of:

• Apprenticeship Framework consists of:
  Childrens Care Learning and Development NVQ Level 2
• Key Skills Level 1
• Level 2 Certifi cate in Early Years Practice (Technical Certifi cate)
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
• 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid

The programme includes:

• Child Development
• Health and Safety
• Child Protection
• Partnership with Parents

Assessment is continuous by a variety of methods, including observation of practical skills, oral questioning, written tests and projects.

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners will receive help and support from the Trainer and Assessor. There are Technical Certifi cate Workshops to equip learners with all the underpinning knowledge, Key Skills Workshops, and sessions with the Assessor to plan and talk about the NVQ and observations.  We will also arrange the First Aid and work with learners on the ERR. We offer confi dential and impartial information, advice, guidance and support to help you achieve your goals.

What We Can Expect From You

Learners must attend every session at College, arrange observation dates with the Assessor and ensure appointments are kept. Learners should be punctual, reliable and enthusiastic.  Learners must be in paid employment.

This programme equips trainees with the skills to progress within the Early Years sector.  Trainees will attend College for skills sessions and underpinning knowledge one day each week. Trainees must be aged between 17-24.  The length of the programmes depends on the age of the trainee.

The programme is modular and consists of:

• Childrens Care, Learning and Development NVQ Level 3
• Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Practice (Technical Certifi cate)
• Key Skills
• Employers Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
• 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid

The programme includes:

• Child Development
• Theorists
• Observations
• Health and Safety
• Child Protection
• Partnership with parents

Assessment is continuous by a variety of methods, including observation of practical skills, oral questioning, written tests and projects.

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners will receive help and support from the Trainer and Assessor. There are Technical Certifi cate Workshops to equip learners with all the underpinning knowledge, Key Skills Workshops, and sessions with the Assessor to plan and talk about the NVQ and Observations.  We will also arrange the First Aid and work with learners on the ERR. We offer confi dential and impartial information, advice, guidance and support to help you achieve your goals.

What We Can Expect From You

Learners must be in paid employment at a level three role, for example Room Leader.  Learners must attend every session at College to equip them with all the knowledge, arrange observation dates with the assessor and keepto them. Learners should be punctual, reliable and enthusiastic.

This course is designed to give participants the highest level of First Aid required at work. It will enable the participant to deal with an emergency situation with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way.
By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:

• Understand the principles of first aid responsibilities, legalities and reporting.
• Assess and administer first aid to an injured person including Unconscious casualties, Resuscitation, Heart Attacks, Choking, Poisoning, Fractures, Burns, Head Injuries, Eye Injuries, Sprains, Strains, Shock, Bandaging and Control of Bleeding.  
• Fulfil the criteria outlined for a First Aid at Work person within the First Aid Regulations.

This course is designed for people who are deemed suitable and are intended to fulfil the role of a First Aid at Work person.

Initial training is completed within 4 days (24 contact hours).
This qualification is valid for 3 years which can be renewed by attending a suitable 2-Day re-qualification course.

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above.

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises or delivery can be provided at Trafford College campus.

This course is designed for people who have already completed their 4 Day First Aid at Work Course and need to complete a Refresher Course to keep their qualification up to date.

Initial training is completed within 2 Days (12 contact hours).
This qualification is valid for 3 years which can be renewed by attending a suitable 2-Day re-qualification course.

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above.

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises or delivery can be provided at Trafford College campus.

This course covers the essential knowledge that is needed for the role of appointed person.

 This course is designed to assist an employer in the provision of a suitably qualified first aid person when the risk has been perceived as being in the category where an appointed person is required.
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:

• Render Emergency First Aid to an injured person until medical assistance is available including Heart Attacks, Fractures, Choking, Burns, Shock, Control of Bleeding, Resuscitation, Unconscious casualty.
• Recognise and appropriately treat most emergency situations

Fulfil the criteria outlined for an appointed person within the First Aid Regulations.

Initial training is completed within 1 Day (6hrs).
Whilst there is no compulsory requirement for retraining, it is normally considered beneficial for appointed persons to have their skills reassessed every 3 years.

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above.

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises or delivery can be provided at Trafford College campus.

This is a nine month programme.

Learners will complete six Core units and two optional units.

Core units

• Contribute to positive relationships in the play setting
• Support children and young people's play
• Contribute to the health and safety of the play environment
• Deal with accidents and emergencies
• Support the protection of children from abuse
• Contribute to the work of your team

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners are assessed in the workplace according to their level of competency and their ability to perform to a nationally-agreed standard. Learners decide when they are ready to be assessed. Written assignments provide further portfolio evidence. There are no examinations for this course.

Workshops with access to computers and the Learning Resource Centre are available to learners. The college also offers additional learning support if required.

What We Can Expect From You

Learners should be working with children and young people aged 5 -15. You must be employed in the setting for a minimum of four sessions a week, paid or voluntary. Settings may be mobile units, play schemes, before and after school clubs.

This is a twelve month programme.

Learners will complete nine Core Units and two optional units.

Core units

• Contribute to improving personal and organisational performance
• Develop opportunities in the community
• Work with colleagues in a team
• Administer provision
• Promote children's development through play
• Promote positive relationships in the play environment
• Provide a child-centred play environment
• Promote and maintain the health and safety of children
• Contribute to the protection of children from abuse

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners are assessed in the workplace according to their level of competency and their ability to perform to a nationally-agreed standard. Learners decide when they are ready to be assessed. Written assignments provide further portfolio evidence. There are no examinations for this course.

Workshops with access to computers and the Learning Resource Centre are available to learners. The college also offers additional learning support if required.

What We Can Expect From You

Learners should be working with children and young people. Level 3 is appropriate for Play workers with a supervisory or management role within the setting, working a minimum of five to six sessions a week. The setting may be mobile units, play schemes, before and after school clubs.

This is a nine month programme.

Learners will complete five core Units and two optional units.

Core units

• Provide support for learning activities
• Support children's development
• Help keep children safe
• Contribute to positive relationships
• Provide effective support for your colleagues

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners are assessed in the workplace according to their level of competency and their ability to perform to a nationally-agreed standard. Learners decide when they are ready to be assessed. Written assignments provide further portfolio evidence. There are no examinations for this course.

Workshops with access to computers and the Learning Resource Centre are available to learners. The college also offers additional learning support if required.

What We Can Expect From You

Learners must be employed within a school setting, employed/voluntary, for minimum of 2 days.

This is a twelve month programme.

Learners will complete six core units and four optional units.

Core units

• Help keep children safe
• Support pupils' learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour
• Develop and promote positive relationships
• Support the development of effectiveness of work teams
• Reflect on and develop practice

What You Can Expect From Us

Learners are assessed in the workplace according to their level of competency and their ability to perform to a nationally-agreed standard. Learners decide when they are ready to be assessed. Written assignments provide further portfolio evidence. There are no examinations for this course.

Workshops with access to computers and the Learning Resource Centre are available to learners. The college also offers additional learning support if required.

What We Can Expect From You

A previous childcare or classroom assistant qualification is required. Learners need to be experienced, working a minimum of three days per week in a school setting, and may have a general support role or specific responsibilities for an individual child or age group.