Preparation for Work – Early Years
Course code: EMP
a future adult learner (19+)
Is this course right for me?
FREE training course!
Preparation for Work – Early Years is one of our free courses designed to help you get into employment by developing the skills and knowledge needed to work in the sector.
This course has been designed with local employers so you can be sure you will be gaining the qualities they will be looking for when recruiting new staff.
Whether you are looking for work, or you want to re-train to improve your employment prospects, this course can help you develop the skills you need to work in the Early Years sector.
Where is the course held?
Courses are held at college sites or in local community venues.
Course details
What will I learn?
The course includes a range of units to enable you to gain skills and knowledge related to the specific sector you want to work in, such as:
- An introduction to the sector
- Understanding your job role
- Policies, procedures and legislation governing the sector
- Health and safety procedures
- Risk assessments
- Safeguarding
- Developing skills for listening to children
- Developing language and communication skills in children
- Lesson planning
In addition, you will also be supported to:
- Develop key employability skills, such as communication, teamwork and problem solving
- Improve your digital and IT skills
- Produce a CV and apply for jobs
- Prepare for an interview
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