VOC Level 1

Level 1 Early Years

Campus
Lincoln Campus and Newark Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 year (Full-time)

Are you great with kids? Do you enjoy helping them play and learn the world around them? Maybe you’ve already done some babysitting? If you think that a job looking after children and young people is for you, this is the perfect course.

This course allows you to explore the childcare sectors. It will provide you with an understanding of how childcare settings function and the different roles of professionals.

You will undertake work placements in childcare.

This course allows you to explore the childcare sector. It will provide you with an understanding of how childcare settings function and the different roles of professionals.

We have high expectations of you as this type of role can sometimes be challenging and demands high standards.

You’ll be expected to organise your workload and develop both practical and study skills throughout the course.

You’ll need to have four GCSEs at Level Two or above to include Maths and English.

You’ll also need to have two good references (one must be from an employer or a recent school/college report) and be successful at the interview, showing appropriate communication skills for working with children and completing a written assessment.

The college willl also offer support for a course related social action project.

Assessment is a range of assignments, group work, and practical activities.

Progression

Successful completion of this programme could allow you to progress a relevant Level Two childcare or health and social care programme or onto an apprenticeship.

You will require general stationery items and access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]