Certificate in Early Years Practice
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Certificate
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 60 credits
Description
If you work with young children aged 0–7 years and want to develop your practice, this certificate could be what you’re looking for. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of early years provision and enable you to reflect on your practice across a range of public, private, voluntary and independent settings – addressing your work in relation to young children and other adults (including colleagues, other professionals, parents and carers). You’ll also explore how children learn, and consider the impact your practice can have on their development. The Certificate in Early Years Practice is included in the Children’s Workforce Development Council's Qualifications list for those delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
The OU Certificate in Early Years Practice is included in the Children’s Workforce Development Council's Qualifications list for those delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. This list has information about qualifications that OFSTED accept for regulatory purposes and guidance about suitable job roles for those who have achieved different qualifications. This certificate is listed as an acceptable qualification at level 4.
The Certificate has qualified status for classroom assistants in Northern Ireland. In Scotland it is recognised at Support Worker Level. In Wales, it is listed in the Early Years Qualifications Framework for Wales as a Level 4 qualification accepted to work in all early years settings.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of the required module you will be awarded a Certificate in Early Years Practice.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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An undergraduate qualification in Childhood and Youth, Education and Health and Social Care.
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