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Access to Teaching/Education
Access courses prepare adults, who do not have the required qualifications, for university or other Higher Education.

Access to Teaching
At: Mid Kent College (Dockyard and Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 62D600 and 62P600
Duration: during the day over one year
Also at: the Dockyard
Course Code: 62D700
Duration: two evenings a week over two years

Access to Education
At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2EDAAC-0708
Duration: one year

City and Guilds 7302 Certificate in Delivering Learning: An Introduction
This course is for people who want an introduction to teaching/training in further or adult education and either not teaching or teaching only a small number of hours.
At: Mid Kent College (Horsted) in the evening
Course Code: 66H710/1A and 66710/1B
Entry Requirements: Places are subject to interview

Also at: Rochester Adult Education Centre
Course Code: RQ1001F and RQ2001F

Foundation Degree in Educational Administration
This course is aimed at those working, or wishing to work, in administration support roles in education
At: North West Kent College in partnership with the University of Greenwich
UCAS code: Fd/EdAd D
Duration: two years full time or equivalent part time
Entry requirements: 1 ’A’ level or equivalent and GCSE English (or equivalent) grade C or above. Applicants must be over 18 years old.

Foundation Degree in Education and Training
This course is targeted at qualified (Certificate in Education) practicing teachers and trainers in vocational areas in the post compulsory sector who do not possess a First Degree.
At: North West Kent College in partnership with the University of Greenwich and may be studied by participation and/or distance learning.
Entry Requirements: Applicants should have a Cert.Ed or a
B.Ed. Plus at least 2 years ( or equivalent) teaching experience.

Foundation Degree in Learning Support
This course aimed at those working, or wishing to work, in the paraprofessional areas in support of teaching and learning ( e.g. LSAs, classroom assistants)
At: North West Kent College in partnership with the University of Greenwich
Duration: 2 years fulltime or part time equivalent
Entry Requirements: Entry requirements are 1 ‘A’ level or equivalent plus GCSE English grade C or above. Applicants must be over 18 years

B.A.(Hons) in Primary Education, leading to QTS
It leads to an Honours degree and a recommendation for QTS. It is designed to provide a progression route to QTS for those who have successfully completed a relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent.
At: the Chatham Campus by Canterbury Christ Church University
Duration: two year part time, runs over six terms, one day a week, with 24 weeks school based experience
Entry Requirements: Students must be working with children at a foundation stage, primary or secondary, for a minimum 0f 20 hours per week.

OCR Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants
At: Mid Kent College (Horsted)
Course Code: 66H302/1A, 66H302/1B, 66H302/1C
Duration: one day a week for a year
Entry Requirements: All places on the course are subject to interview.

NVQ Teaching Assistants Level 2
This course is for employed teaching assistants and volunteers assisting in school who wish to gain a recognised teaching assistant qualification.
At: Adult Learning Service at their Gillingham and Chatham South centres
Course Code: GM1001F, GM1002F, GM1003F and UM2000F
Duration: half a day or an evening over one year

NVQ Teaching Assistants Level 3
This course is for experienced assistants (at least 2 years) in school, both paid and voluntary; it aims to provide information on school organisation, curriculum planning, role of the SENCO etc.
At: Medway Adult Learning Service at their Thomas Aveling Centre, Rochester
Course Code: TM1000F
Duration: one evening a week for a year

Foundation Award in Caring for Children Level 1 (CACHE)
At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2CELC-0708
Duration: 24 weeks, January to June
Entry Requirements: It is recommended for young students progressing

Also at: Mid Kent College (Horsted and Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 73H112/1A and 73P112/1A
Entry Requirements: Entry requirements are four GCSEs at grade E or above, including English.

Some level 1 courses in Childcare are run at schools in the Dartford area.

CACHE Entry Level Certificate in Preparing for Childcare
It is intended for young students wishing to pursue a career in Early Years Care and Education.
At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2CELC-0808
Duration: 12 weeks, September - December

BTEC First Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
This course is offered at Rainham school for Girls in the Rainham Sixth Form Consortium and also at Walderslade Joint Sixth Form in the Rochester and Walderslade partnership.

Certificate in Childcare and Education Level 2 (CACHE)

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2NNED-0708
Duration: 1 year
Entry Requirements: a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C, including English and Maths or Science plus a satisfactory school and work experience report. These requirements may be waived for mature students.

Also at: Mid Kent College (Horsted and Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 73H211/1A and 73P211/1A
Duration: 1 year
Entry Requirements: two C grades (including English Language) and two D grades at GCSE

This course is also offered at New Brompton College and The Robert Napier School in the Gillingham Partnership.

NVQ Level 2 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Intended for 16 - 18 year olds who are interested in caring for, and assisting in the education of, children from 0 - 8 years.
At: Mid Kent College (Horsted and Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 73H111/1A and 73P111/1A
Duration: 1 year
Entry Requirements: four GCSEs at grade D or above, including English Language or other related level 2 qualification.

Also at: Medway Adult Learning Service at their Rochester and Gillingham centres
Duration: one morning a week for a year

Some level 2 Childcare courses are run at schools in the Dartford area.

CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3
It is intended for students with an interest in a professional career working with children in a supervisory capacity and those wishing to progress to Higher Education. There will be 10 days work experience prior to the beginning of the course.
At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2NNED-0708
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grades A* - C including English and Maths or Science, these may be waived for mature students

Also at: Mid Kent College (Horsted and Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 73H161/1A and 73P161/1A
Duration: 2 years
students may also have the opportunity to gain certificates in First Aid and Food Hygiene.

NVQ Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 3
It is intended for those in a supervisory role in an early years setting.
At: Medway Adult Learning Service at their Rochester Centre
Course Code: RM1001F or RM1002F
Duration: one (early) evening a week for a year or one morning a week

Foundation Degree in Child and Youth Studies (FD CYS)
Applicants should apply directly to CCCU, this degree has a STA (specialist teaching assistant) specialism which requires participants, in addition to the taught courses, to carry out a 3 day school exchange in their first year.
At: Canterbury Christ Church University at their Chatham Campus in partnership with Mid Kent College
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: an ‘A’ level or equivalent plus GCSE English grade C or above; applicants should be working in a relevant setting for a minimum of 20 hours per week and have had 2 years experience.

Foundation Degree in Early Years Studies
At: Canterbury Christ Church University at their Chatham campus
Duration: two years based on part time attendance supported by work based learning
Entry Requirements: be employed for at least the equivalent of a half time post in work with children; GCSE grade C English Language; NQF(NVQ) level 3; two years experience in a relevant work setting. Applicants should apply directly to CCCU.

B.A (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
The degree focuses on young children (aged 0 - 8 years) and their families and is multidisciplinary.
At: Canterbury Christ Church University at their Chatham Campus
UCAS Code: X310 BA/ECS
Duration: three years full time or five or six years part time

B.A. (Hons) Child and Youth Studies
At: Canterbury Christ Church University at their Chatham Campus
Duration: runs for 4 terms based on part time attendance supported by work based learning upon completion of the Foundation Degree. See entry under Foundation degree Child and Youth Studies.

BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Public Services
It prepares students for entry into the Uniformed Services (army, navy, police, fire brigade etc.)
At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 1CPS-0708
Duration: one year
Entry Requirements: Entry is by successful interview and satisfactory references.

BTEC First Certificate in Uniformed Services
At: Mid Kent College (Horsted and Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 79H102/1A and 79P102/1A
Duration: 18 weeks, most students progress straight onto the First Diploma, making a year’s course in total.
Entry Requirements: no formal entry requirements; a public service uniform (£45) is to be worn for all timetabled lessons. See entry for First Diploma.

BTEC First Diploma in Public Services
Equips students for entry into the Uniformed Services.
At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 1FDPS-0708
Duration: one year
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs grade D or above or BTEC Certificate in Public Service and a satisfactory reference.

BTEC First Diploma in Uniformed Services
At: Mid Kent College (Horsted and Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 79H102/1A and 79P102/1A
Duration: 18 weeks and most students will have progressed from the First Certificate
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D (English plus 3 other subjects). A public service uniform (45) is to be worn for all timetabled lessons. See entry for First Certificate.

BTEC National Diploma in Public Services
Equips students for entry into the Uniformed Services.
At: North West Kent College (Dartford/Gravesend)
Course Code: 1NDPS-0708
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A* - C plus a satisfactory reference, these may be waived for mature students.

BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma
At: Mid Kent College (Horsted and Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 79H107/1A and 79P107/1A
Duration: 24 weeks to complete the award, a further 24 weeks for the certificate and a further 24 weeks for the Diploma (2 years in total)
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English)

Foundation Degree in Policing
At: Canterbury Christ Church University at their Chatham Campus
Duration: 2 years and is a non residential sandwich course; in the first year students work towards a Certificate of Higher Education in Policing and in the second year they will be given the opportunity to specialise in particular policing routes. This course includes work placements.

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