Become an accomplished, knowledgeable child care professional with this comprehensive distance learning course. Through online course materials such as video lessons and PDF handouts, you will learn key competencies and specialist knowledge including safe food preparation and handling, the development of cognitive and fine motor skills, social behaviour training and childproofing your home.
Description
This course is ideal for anyone interested in a career as a pharmacy assistant or technician, or broader roles in medicine and healthcare. You will gain an in-depth understanding of key pharmacy technician skills including stock maintenance, serving customers, and checking prescribed medicines. Our video lectures and PDF handouts are designed and delivered by industry experts, meaning the techniques and knowledge you learn are immediately applicable to a professional context.
Benefits of studying the Level 3 Diploma in Child Care with Victoria Education include
- Easy-to-understand course materials designed by industry experts, accessible through your smartphone, laptop, desktop or tablet device
- No hidden fees or costs — study a professional course and earn a professional e-certificate upon successful completion
- Get instant feedback from automated assessments and mock exams to gauge your progress
- No formal deadlines or teaching schedule, meaning you can learn at your own pace
- 24/7 help and support from your online tutors, through email and via our live online chat
- Qualify for an NUS Extra card and gain access to over 200 fantastic deals from high street brands and one free year of ISIC unlocking over 42,000 international discounts
How is this qualification is delivered?
Our courses are taught entirely online, meaning you can access the materials wherever, whenever, at a pace that suits you, without formal deadlines or teaching schedules.
The courses are delivered through
- Video lessons
- PDF handouts
- Mock exams
- Online assessment
These can be accessed through any device with an internet connection. Our e-learning platform is optimised for use on mobile, tablet, laptops and desktop computers.
Mandatory units
The Level 3 Diploma in Child Care consists of eight mandatory modules, covering
- Childcare basics
- Changing nappies
- Recognising symptoms of illness
- Child development theories
- The three modes of social behaviour management
- Teaching public safety rules
- Avoiding dangers including choking hazards
- And more…
Assessment
The assessment at the end of each course is a multiple-choice exam taken through our online platform. The system is fully automated so you will receive your results instantly upon completion.
Certification
Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification. You can order a PDF Certificate for £12.
Who is this course for?
Our Level 3 Diploma in Child Care is aimed at anyone wishing to start working in such roles, or existing professionals wishing to boost their skills and employability.
Our courses are open to learners of all levels with no formal experience or qualifications required to enrol. However, learners should be aged 16 or over and have a good understanding of English language, numeracy and IT.
Career path
Studying this would benefit a range of careers, but would specifically boost employability in roles in
- Childcare
- Au pair
- Nurseries
- Education
- Other early years and childcare roles
Course Curriculum
| Essential Guidlines for a Carer | |||
| Basic health and safety | 00:30:00 | ||
| Staying safe out and about | 00:15:00 | ||
| Identifying hazardous plants | 00:15:00 | ||
| Safe food preparation | 00:30:00 | ||
| Hygienic nappy changing protocol | 00:30:00 | ||
| Signs of common illnesses | 00:30:00 | ||
| Providing Child Care | |||
| Introduction to childcare | 00:30:00 | ||
| Legal requirements for childcare professionals | 01:00:00 | ||
| Understanding health and safety issues | 00:30:00 | ||
| Standard daycare equipment | 00:30:00 | ||
| Essentials on Child Psychology | |||
| Introduction | 00:15:00 | ||
| Childhood as a social and cultural concept | 00:15:00 | ||
| Psychological theories of child development | 01:00:00 | ||
| Nature vs nurture | 00:15:00 | ||
| Theories of cognitive development | 00:30:00 | ||
| Stages of physical development | 00:15:00 | ||
| The importance of positive social and emotional skills | 00:15:00 | ||
| Bowlby’s theory of attachment | 00:15:00 | ||
| Developing confidence and good self-esteem | 00:15:00 | ||
| Biological, social and cultural gender differences | 00:30:00 | ||
| Defining learning disabilities | 01:00:00 | ||
| Managing common behavioural disorders | 00:30:00 | ||
| The role of school psychologists | 00:15:00 | ||
| The five phases of grief | 00:30:00 | ||
| How nutrition affects child development | 00:30:00 | ||
| Emerging adulthood | 00:30:00 | ||
| Development of a Child | |||
| Common milestones | 01:00:00 | ||
| Initial motor development | 01:00:00 | ||
| Development of fine motor skills | 00:30:00 | ||
| Emerging cognitive abilities | 00:30:00 | ||
| The beginnings of speech | 00:30:00 | ||
| Gaining social skills | 01:00:00 | ||
| Identifying delays in child development | 00:30:00 | ||
| Essentials on Child Empowerment | |||
| Positive and negative forms of reinforcement | 00:30:00 | ||
| The security of unconditional love | 00:30:00 | ||
| Creating structures and rules | 01:00:00 | ||
| Making time for your children | 00:30:00 | ||
| Practice what you preach | 00:30:00 | ||
| Effective communication with your child | 00:30:00 | ||
| How to talk to children | 01:00:00 | ||
| The importance of nurturing your child | 00:30:00 | ||
| Essentials on Household Safety | |||
| Electricity safety | 00:30:00 | ||
| Identifying fall hazards | 00:30:00 | ||
| Safely storing poisonous substances | 00:30:00 | ||
| Avoiding choking hazards | 00:30:00 | ||
| Establishing emergency contacts | 00:15:00 | ||
| The importance of childproofing your home | 00:30:00 | ||
| Maintaining Safety of Children | |||
| Teaching your child not to talk to strangers | 01:00:00 | ||
| Keeping your child safe on public transport | 01:00:00 | ||
| Tips for staying safe on the playground | 00:15:00 | ||
| Maintaining hygiene standards in public | 00:30:00 | ||
| Protecting your child online | 00:30:00 | ||
| Child safety tools | 01:00:00 | ||
| Why teach your child to stay safe in public | 00:15:00 | ||
| Managing Social Behaviour of Children | |||
| Gentle measures of discipline | 01:00:00 | ||
| Establishing your authority | 01:00:00 | ||
| Maintaing obedience | 01:00:00 | ||
| The nature and design of punishment | 01:00:00 | ||
| Rewarding good behaviour | 01:00:00 | ||
| Responsibility of the parent | 01:00:00 | ||
| Understanding methods of child behaviour training | 01:00:00 | ||
| Case study: Della and her dolls | 01:00:00 | ||
| The power of sympathy | 01:00:00 | ||
| Securing confidence in your child | 01:00:00 | ||
| Reinforcing positive habits | 01:00:00 | ||
| Typical parenting pitfalls | 01:00:00 | ||
| The persistence of force | 01:00:00 | ||
| Encouraging imaginative play | 01:00:00 | ||
| Making a clear distinction between truth and lies | 01:00:00 | ||
| Progress of mental development | 01:00:00 | ||
| The right way of dealing with requests | 01:00:00 | ||
| Answering common questions | 01:00:00 | ||
| When to begin giving your child an allowance | 01:00:00 | ||
| The case against corporal punishment | 01:00:00 | ||
| Establishing a good relationship with your child | 01:00:00 | ||
| Introducing your child to religion | 01:00:00 | ||
| Recommended Reading | |||
| Recommended reading: Supporting Child Development | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Level 3 Diploma in Child Care | 00:30:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Level 3 Diploma in Child Care | 00:30:00 | ||
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