BTEC Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 1 Introductory Caring for Children (Entry Level 3)

This qualification is due to expire on 31st December 2020, after which no more registrations will be accepted. An alternative replacement qualification can be found here: Vocational Studies (Entry 3)
Here you'll find support for teaching and studying our BTEC Entry Level 3 Award in Caring for Children. This ‘taster' qualification focuses on the personal qualities and work skills that learners need in order to care for their own children or for children in a voluntary capacity, such as babysitting.
On this page
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Entry Level 3 Award in Caring for Children
- Level:
- Entry Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 50-60
- Credits:
- 6
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6589/0
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 UTC 2020 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
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