Children and Young Persons Foundation Degree (FdA) Part Time (With Playwork, Looked After Children and Teaching Assistant Pathways)

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Course Overview

For a Part Time Foundation Degree you do not need to apply through UCAS. Please call 01695 52300 for an application form and free post envelope.

This course combines the theory of class-based teaching and learning with the skills you’ll need to work competently and professionally in a range of early years, special needs, youth and community, playwork and after-school environments or as a teaching assistant or with looked after children.

Start Date Duration Venue
September 2012 Part Time Monday or Thursday 1.30pm-9.00pm Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for

This course is designed to meet the needs of early years workers, teaching assistants, special needs assistants, youth and community workers, those who work with looked after children and play workers. This foundation degree will provide qualified, unqualified and trainee staff the opportunity to gain a professional qualification in working with children and young people.

Course Content

Year 1
• Work Based Learning 1.
• Personal and Professional Development 1.
• Changing Perceptions of Childhood.
• Learning Development and Play.
• Anti Discriminatory Practice.
• Curriculum Frameworks.
Plus optional units related to chosen Pathway.
Year 2
• Work Based Learning 2.
• Personal and Professional Development 2.
• Child Protection.
• Work with Parents and other Professionals.
• Special Need and Challenging Behaviours.
• Teaching and Assessing Numeracy and Literacy.
Plus optional units related to chosen Pathway.

Entry Requirements

Typically 120 UCAS Tariff Points will be required.
20 UCAS Tariff Points from Key Skills at level 2 will be accepted.
Wherever possible, we will make conditional offers expressed in terms of the UCAS Tariff Points. However, for some courses it may be necessary to include in the overall tariff score a number of points from certain subjects. For more information visit: www.ucas.com
GCSE grade C or above in English Language and mathematics is normally required for most programmes. We strongly recommend applicants without grade C consider GCSE re-sits or ask about a Bridging Course.

Your UCAS Tariff Points can be made up of one or more of the following:
• CGE A Level (A2).
• AVCE Single Award/AVCE Double Award.
• Edexcel BTEC Nationals, including Awards, Certificates and Diplomas.
• Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers.
• Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers).
• Higher Education Foundation Course (HEFC).
• Access Courses approved by the national recognition scheme.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 qualifications.
• Welsh Baccalaureate.
• European or International Baccalaureate.
• New Diplomas (Advanced).

We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and above) and students with alternative qualifications. Students are considered on an individual basis, taking account of alternative qualifications and will be interviewed.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher.

You will need to provide two satisfactory references and where a work placement is required you must complete an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

You are required to complete 1-2 days per week work placement in each of the two years in a voluntary or paid capacity dependance on previous experience.

West Lancashire College will also accept credits previously gained through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Learning & Assessment Methods

Learning Methods
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, distance learning, reflective accounts and research.
Assessment Methods
Assignments, projects, presentations, practical assessment.

Qualifications Gained

A Foundation Degree, which is a vocational Higher Education qualification. (Validated by Leeds Metropolitan University).

Progression Opportunities

After successful completion of the course you will be offered the opportunity to complete your education to BSc (Hons) level at Newcastle College or alternatively at another institution.

Career Opportunities

This Foundation Degree provides a self standing qualification but it is also expected to provide opportunities for further study with progression routes to qualifications in professions comprising the children’s work force for example, early years, youth community work and playwork.

Course Costs

Course costs may be subject to change. These quoted course costs may not apply for Further Education students resident in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland but are applicable to students from England and the remainder of the EU. You will normally have to pay for course items such as stationery, books and equipment. Some courses have placements or visits which may have costs attached.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to help you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact the Learner Zone who can also offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

How to Apply

Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.

Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:

In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
                

By Phone: (01695) 52300

By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR

Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.