Childcare, Childhood Studies & Playwork
Childcare, Childhood Studies & Playwork
About Apprenticeships
Why Choose An Apprenticeship?
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship and earn as you learn.
Across North Wales and beyond, companies are recruiting for apprenticeships and training people in the skills they need to succeed in their career.
As an apprentice you will earn whilst you learn, gaining skills, knowledge, experience and recognised qualifications along the way. Whether you’re aged between 16 and 19 or 20 and over, a range of apprenticeship options may be available to you.
If you enjoy working with children, a childcare apprenticeship could be the perfect career for you!
People studying towards this qualification need to be working in regulated childcare settings with families and children under the age of 8 and/or NHS children’s services for those working with families and children aged 0-19.
Apprentices will attend workshops and learn the core knowledge as well as being assessed in the workplace by our industry served assessing teams.
Learners in this industry will need lots of energy, creativity and be able to work well as part of a team.
Apprenticeships We Offer
We offer childcare apprenticeship training at Level 2, 3, 4 & 5
Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry as an assistant in a childcare setting
Typical Duration – 16 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & workshop attendance
Location – In the workplace & off the job
Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry in a childcare setting in a supervisory role
Typical Duration – 18 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & workshop attendance
Location – In the workplace & off the job
Level 4 Professional Practice in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry in a senior supervisory role in a childcare setting
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & workshop attendance
Location – In the workplace & Deeside or Yale
Level 5 Leadership and Management in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 36 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & workshop attendance
Location – In the workplace & Deeside or Yale
Ceri Jones
Studied – Level 2 & 3 Children’s, Care, Play, Learning and Development
“I chose this course because I wanted a new career in childcare and this worked perfectly as it’s a work based course so I was able to both study and work at the same time.
“I have learnt so much completing this qualification and the tutors I had were very thorough and answered any questions I had.
“This course has given me the confidence to further my career and I am now a trainee supervisor which I wouldn’t have been able to do without this qualification.”
Tracey Griffiths
Studied – Level 2 Children’s, Care, Play, Learning and Development
Currently – Nursery Practitioner & Temporary Room Manager at The Homestead Day Nursery
“I came back into education as I wanted a change of career, I applied and was offered a role with The Homestead as an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner with the understanding that I complete my level 2 in childcare alongside my new job.
“Being an Apprentice has enabled me to start my journey into childcare whilst still working and it has helped me to find a career I now love, all in just over a year. My Work Based Learning Practitioner Lisa was so supportive and encouraging throughout the course which made a huge difference. The week I completed the course I was offered the Temporary Room Managers role to cover maternity leave.
“Starting an Apprenticeship at a later stage in your working life can be daunting but age is just a number, follow what feels right! You are never too late to start a new journey.”
Gemma Young
Studied – Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development
Currently – Play Worker at Oaktree Childcare Centre
“My favourite thing about studying an Apprenticeship is that you get to be hands on. It’s really interesting to see children learn from play and watch them use their imagination to enhance their learning.
“Coleg Cambria has helped me so much with my confidence and as I struggle with dyslexia, having support from tutor Tanya and colleagues from my workplace really encouraged and helped me with writing work and breaking things down so they are easier to understand.
“I hope to continue working in childcare and making a difference to help the children grow their social and emotional development skills.
“My advice for other students would be that if you struggle with dyslexia or any learning difficulties you can do this! You just need to believe in yourself and go and chase the dream job you want to do.”
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Case Studies
Kimberly Jones
“During my apprenticeship I was getting the training as well as getting paid. It opens your eyes up to the working environment and gets you ready for your future.
I think it’s brilliant to have the opportunity to do an apprenticeship as a mature person.”
Jane Moore
Alice Stansford
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