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[estrelas]

i'm still pre reg, and have no childcare qualifications except the basics, first aid etc

i keep seeing NVQ level 3 needed or advised, orry to sound thick but what about level one and two???:blush: :blush:

Can i do this from home? and can i start now or do i need to wait till reg comes through?


I have plenty of other qualitions and was considering doing a degree in childcare? should i do the nvq first, as its quicker?


Thanks in advance
Kerri

[Pipsqueak]

You are managment - ie you run your own business therefore you will go straight in and do a level 3. Also you Unit 1 DHC is the first unit in the full DHC. DHC is a level 3.

What are you other qualifications - are they in childcare. The criteria for the uni where I do my degree stated that you had to have a level 3 in childcare and at least two years experience. Not sure if thats blanket criteria across the country.

[estrelas]

ok thanks for that i will look into the NVQ then

I have alevels in business, sociology etc, never intended to work with children when i was younger,
But would like to get as many qualifications now as i can

Thanks for advice x

[tulip0803]

You may be able to get funding for either the DHC or NVQ through the NCMA/Local Authority. It looks like I am being funded for NVQ3 through the next-door county, I live on the border & can access their training as well as my county's:) .

The DHC is a specialist childminding level 3 qualification, The NVQ3 is more portable and you would find it easier if you decided to work in a nursery/school at a later date:)