Children, Young People and Families Practitioners CertHE
Blackburn College
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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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Children, Young People and Families Practitioner CertHE is aimed at those wanting to enter a career in this field or wish to enhance their existing professional knowledge and experience within the sector. This programme would especially suit those working within the community sector, particularly in a voluntary capacity and want to gain paid employment within the field.This course has been designed in collaboration with local employers in the children, young people and families sector. Because ...Read more

Children, Young People and Families Practitioner CertHE is aimed at those wanting to enter a career in this field or wish to enhance their existing professional knowledge and experience within the sector. This programme would especially suit those working within the community sector, particularly in a voluntary capacity and want to gain paid employment within the field.This course has been designed in collaboration with local employers in the children, young people and families sector. Because of this, you will have the opportunity to engage with the challenges faced by organisations and how the professionals working in the sector respond to social issues and deliver services.This programme will also give you a critical understanding of the theoretical concepts, approaches and principles of working within the children, young people and families sector. Similarly, you will better understand the rights, responsibilities and needs of children, young people and families in order to promote equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding. Additionally, you will develop a range of intellectual, subject-specific and transferrable skills that will boost your employability.This course is also available as an Apprenticeship:

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22 May 20

My overall experience has been fantastic so far! I've made a great group of friends because my class is so small, and we have a laugh with the tutors. I have excelled my..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

32 Grades / Points required

This course requires a minimum of 32 or 48 UCAS Tariff points.For 32 UCAS Tariff points, they must be directly related to the programme of study – ideally from relevant social science subjects or practice-based children, young people and families subjects such as NVQ and BTEC qualifications. Otherwise 48 UCAS Tariff points are required.In addition, you will need a GCSE at C (4) in English Language, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in English. If English is not your first language you will need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have relevant work/life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.

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£8,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£8,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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22 May 20
My overall experience has been fantastic so far! I've made a great group of friends because my class is so small, and we have a laugh with the tutors. I have excelled my...
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Blackburn College
Feilden Street Blackburn Blackburn With Darwen BB2 1LH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Blackburn  0.2 miles away

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