Early Learning & Care, Advanced Certificate Stage 1 with Special Needs (Level 5)

Description

This course is designed for those who wish to work with children under the age of 6 and who have a particular interest in children with special needs. It is a nationally and internationally recognised qualification. Students get the opportunity to have hands-on experience and acquire the theory to support it. The course covers a child’s overall development from conception to 6 years. This Level 5 course is the minimum requirement for those wishing to work in the area and is the first year of a 2 year professional programme leading to the Advanced Certificate at Level 6. The Level 5 is an embedded award and students who leave after year one are qualified to work in the sector.