MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
or
4 SEC/O-Level Passes
Compulsory: English Language, Maltese and Mathematics

This course is designed to enable students to work in a professional capacity with children in child care and kindergarten centres. The qualification provides the skills, knowledge and understanding required in an early years environment.

Students are exposed to the most innovative teaching techniques and are also trained on observation techniques required to monitor the development of children.

There is a major emphasis on the practical components carried out in this course. In fact there are four different placements, namely: with a baby (age 0-18 months), with a group of toddlers (ages 19-23 months) and with both 3 year olds and 4 year olds in kindergartens.

Students must possess a clean, full conduct certificate.

The course will be assessed as follows:
The course is mainly assessed by assignments and knowledge question sessions, practical assessments and work placements.

× Plan activities for babies, toddlers and children 3 to 5 years old
× Maintain health and safety standards in childcare and kindergarten settings
× Implement activities and construct resources for children aged 0 to 5
× Monitor and record the development

Core Units:
Positive Relationships for Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Positive Environments for Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Promoting Children’s Development
Reflecting on and Developing Practice for Children aged 0-8
Safeguarding Children
Promoting Children’s Rights
Children’s Learning Activities and Play

Specialist Units:
Diet and Nutrition for Children
Physical Activities for Children
Psychological Perspectives on Children’s Behaviour
Supporting Children’s Numeracy Skills
Supporting Children’s Literacy Skills
Design and Technology for the Early Years Pra

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years

• Kindergarten assistant
• Child care worker