• How to care for children
  • How to interact confidently and appropriately with children
  • How children develop and learn
  • About how children, parents and others work together in the child care environment
  • Safe and appropriate environments for children; benefits of play; guiding children’s behaviour.
  • Take part in practical experiences and observations in childcare environments
  • Participate in activities and discussions about the stages of growth for children
  • Interact with children
  • Observe and respond to children’s basic needs
  • Complete some assignments and practical tasks.
  • Is interested in working with children
  • Is interested in developing the basic knowledge and skills required to work with children and others in a range of child care environments, including the home
  • Enjoys a range practical tasks
  • Appreciates that the care of children is valuable and rewarding.

This course is available at these Locations

Course Overview

You have

  • No previous experience
  • To acquire a Working with Vulnerable People registration prior to placement.

TASC course

Focus on Children 1

May lead to

  • Further study in Behavioural Sciences, such as Working with Children 2 and other Level 2 courses.