Children & Families
This certificate is ideal if you want to develop your interest in health and social care in the area of working with children, young people and families.
| Award Name | Certificate of Higher Education at UK Level 4 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Open University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Higher Education at UK Level 4 | Open University |
Duration
Part time – 2 years
Full time – 1 year
Time limit – 4 years
Study method: Distance learning
How much time do I need?
• Most of our students study part time, completing 60 credits a year.
• This will usually mean studying for 16–18 hours a week.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
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Careers / Further progression
Career relevance
This qualification is applicable to work in a wide variety of health and social care settings, and has been developed in response to feedback from employers and prospective students.
Exploring your options: see 'Course Web Page' link below for further information.
Further information
Register for this course.
Start dates
• October 2024: Registration closes 05/09/2024
• February 2025: Registration closes 09/01/2025
Credit transfer: apply by 08/08/2024
This certificate is ideal if you want to develop your interest in health and social care in the area of working with children, young people and families. It’s especially suited if you’re directly engaged in this area (or hope to be) as a paid or unpaid worker or carer. You will be introduced to key issues relating to the welfare of children and young people, including how health and social care services and practices are organised.
Key features of the course
• Investigates key issues and debates about childhood, child development, child psychology and children’s rights.
• Helps you apply your knowledge and understanding to your own life or work environment.
• Builds a solid foundation for further study.
A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, this certificate of higher education is also equivalent to the first third of an honours degree.
Stage 1 (120 credits)
You’ll start with a broad, general introduction to the experience of giving and receiving care before focusing on interdisciplinary childhood studies – developing your understanding of the fundamentals of child developmental psychology in relation to key issues affecting the 0–18 age group.
You'll study both of the following:
• Introducing health and social care (K102) 60 credits
• Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E104) 60 credits
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
• Knowledge and understanding.
• Cognitive skills.
• Practical and professional skills.
• Key skills.
The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
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