VTCT Skills
Level 1
QN: 601/3801/4
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 240 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
240 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Child-Minding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the law and regulations for child-minding in the home, Know how to create a safe and healthy environment for home-based child care, Know the equipment required for child-minding in the home, Know how to provide care for children in home-based childcare
2
VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Communicating with Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why communication is important to child development, Know the elements of communication that are used in communicating with children, Understand listening skills required to communicate effectively with children, Know how to ask appropriate questions when communicating with children
3
VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Working in Early Years Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the range of early years settings and describe their key features.
- Compare the roles, responsibilities and career progression opportunities within early years settings.
- Explain the core skills required for effective practice in an early years environment.
- Assess personal strengths and areas for development in relation to a career in the early years sector.
- Create a detailed personal learning and development plan with short- and long-term career goals.
4
VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Growth and development of young children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about factors which influence growth and development of children from birth to 5 years 11 months., Know how to support growth and development of children.
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VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Respecting and valuing children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key principles of respecting and valuing children as individuals.
- Describe practical ways to show respect and value to children in a childcare environment.
- List the basic rights of children as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Give examples of how to incorporate children's views into daily practice.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication that respects children's individuality.
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VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Understanding Play for Early Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the essential components of a positive play environment that supports early learning.
- Describe how different types of play (e.g., imaginative, physical, sensory) contribute to children's cognitive, language, and motor skill development.
- Explain the importance of selecting play materials that avoid reinforcing gender, cultural, or ability stereotypes.
- Propose a simple play activity that promotes equality and challenges discriminatory attitudes.
- Reflect on the role of the practitioner in modelling inclusive behaviour during play.
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VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Practical health and safety when with young children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and safety guidelines and instructions., Know about health and safety equipment which helps to keep children safe., Know about fire safety when with young children
8
VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Building Working Relationships with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to get on well with colleagues, Be able to work with employers and/or managers, Be able to work with peers in the workplace
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VTCT Skills Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in Child Care (RQF)
Introduction to the Physical Care of Babies and Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the physical care needs of babies and young children, Know how to support physical care routines for babies and young children, Know how to support safe and protective environments for babies and young children, Know the nutritional needs of babies and young children
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3801/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2014