You will be assessed by completing course work and assignments set by your tutor.
This course will start in September 2023 and will run for 10 weeks.
You need to be aged 19 or above. No previous formal qualifications are required.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illness.
The qualification is ideal if you want to increase your awareness of common childhood illness and health emergencies in early years.
Holding this qualification will be helpful if you wish to pursue a career in education, childcare or health and social care.
By completing the qualification, you will develop the knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses, which will enable you to support the development and wellbeing of infants and children you support and care for.
As part of this course you will study the following units:
You will be assessed by completing course work and assignments set by your tutor.
You will need to provide writing materials and stationery, a folder and a USB stick. Having access to a computer (computers can be accessed in College) would also be useful but it is not essential.
Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX
You could progress to our Access to Higher Education courses including Access to Childcare and Access to Health and Social Care.
You might also want to complete more short courses on offer such as:
This course is fully funded. This means there is no cost to you.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about further education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.