This course will be of interest to those already working or volunteering in the sector who wish to expand their knowledge and increase their employment opportunities. It will allow working or volunteering practitioners to learn the theory and strategies of interacting, caring, educating and supporting children, young people and their families in a variety of roles. With a rapidly developing sector, this programme will allow those engaging with a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams to enhance their knowledge, understanding, skills and career opportunities.
Opportunities to explore concepts, current issues impacting practice, effective strategies and key ways of working will be offered, throughout.
Along with 120 hours in work placement (paid or voluntary), the lectures will provide the conduit to learn the theory which can then be applied to practice.
Throughout the course there are opportunities to reflect on practice, try new strategies and focus on new-found practical skills.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 Modules - Core: Developmental Perspective, Professional Skills in Practice, Values and Ethics, Safeguarding and Multi-Agency, Introduction to Sociology, Current Aspects Impacting Practice
Year 2 Modules - Core: Applied Research with Children, Young People and Families, Supporting Educational Needs, Constructions of Childhood, Innovative Approaches to Working with Children and Young People. Optional (two will be chosen): Culture and Society
Creative Ways for a Healthy Lifestyle, Supporting Transitions
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
CFST
Institution code:
C78
Campus Name:
Cornwall College St Austell
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
48 UCAS Tariff points to include at least 32 from A2 level.
48 UCAS Tariff points to include subjects at Higher Level
Pass Access to HE Diploma in an appropriate subject with at least 45 credits at level 3.
In a relevant subject area
Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply. An Independent Safeguarding Agency (ISA)/ Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required.
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