Diploma in Homebased Childcare (DHC)

Course Details:
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to work with children and pursue a career as a Child Minder. The certificate is made up of three units providing a stepped approach to learning. A 'unit certificate' can be awarded for each step you complete, marking your achivement and progress but to gain the full qualification you must complete all three units.

Unit 1
(12 hours - 2 hours per week for 6 weeks)
This unit is required as part of the registration process or can be used for professional updating for established childminding, it has been designed as a form of induction to your role as a registered childminder. Assessment will be through a multi-choice test. You will be given plenty of support and advice to complete them.

Unit 2 + Unit 3 
(60 hours - 2 hours per week for 30 weeks)
This unit has been designed to help you evaluate and build on your current knowledge, skills and practice as a chidminder.

Unit 4 + Unit 5
(60 hours - 2 hours per week for 30 weeks)
This unit will focus on broadening your knowledge in areas such as 'children's development and a planned approach to learning' and 'early learning goals'.

Entry Requirements : Diploma in Homebased Childcare - Unit 1 is required as part of the registration process

Benefits:

• Learners will receive relevant training leading to a recognised qualification.
• Be better placed to enter the job market when the course finishes.  
• Develop effective working relationship skills

Tel : Contact our recruitment hotline on 0151 705-2363