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Post by lesley on Sept 15, 2007 14:19:14 GMT
Hi, My area is starting the course in two weeks time and I was wondering what opinions if any you might have as I'm in two mind what to do? any thanks Lesley
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Post by sarahnev707 on Sept 15, 2007 14:46:19 GMT
If you want to follow Childminding as a profession then it's an excellent entry level course If you are thinking about moving into schools you should look at maybe an nvq or getting further advice, after school clubs will want you to be qualified in playwork, nurseries will prefer the nvq route as well..... It's all about where you want to be in a few years time really - I would give your early years people a ring on Monday and talk it through with one of them Sarahx  |
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Post by lizzy on Sept 15, 2007 20:20:26 GMT
I agree with Sarah if you want to go into nurseries or schools etc
I would opt for NVQ, The diploma is the under pinning knowledge (I THINK) for the nvq in early years care & education so you would just be making more work for yourself if you want a redirection in career in a few years.
Jane
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Post by vik3000 on Sept 16, 2007 0:53:56 GMT
Would recommend this course - its been really useful and x-refs to the NVQ CCLD L3 and Quality First
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Post by tasha on Sept 16, 2007 1:19:15 GMT
Just missed you Vik!!! I'd recommend the Diploma too! Tasha |
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Post by susan on Sept 28, 2007 16:51:32 GMT
I've been told that by 2010 all childminders will be required to have a DHC Level 3 qualification, not sure how true it is though xxx
Brilliant course though would recommend
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Post by littlesprogs on Sept 28, 2007 18:56:15 GMT
i was told that by my early years coordinator, shes trying to get us to carry it on after the icp.
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Post by susan on Sept 28, 2007 18:59:42 GMT
it's a really good course, we are just about to start unit 3 shortly we should be done for christmas next year, theres 5 units in total for the full DHC qualification
xxx
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Post by buildingblocks on Oct 1, 2007 20:44:46 GMT
I agree with Sarah and the others it all depends on where you want to end up.
I did the CCP (forerunner to the DHC) as i have no intention in leaving childminding. If you are hoping to end up in school or similar eventually I would say NVQ. Although both are level 3 qualifications I would say that most nurseries etc would take an NVQ over the DHC even though it is wrong.
As someone else said by 2010 there is talk thatthey would like all to have a level three qualification.
love Kate
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Post by polly2 on Oct 5, 2007 17:33:32 GMT
Hi
I am doing the DHC and am really enjoying it - done parts 3&4 and in the middle of part 2.
Its a good course if you intend to stick to childminding as it focuses on aspects relevant to what we do.
NVQ is a broader qualification as has been said
good luck x
Holly
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Post by angela on Oct 9, 2007 16:53:12 GMT
Im doing my diploma at the mo, its hard work bet well worth it in the end. If i can manage it Im sure you will be able too. Its great to get out a socialize too. Good Luck Angela  |
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Post by elaineg on Oct 13, 2007 13:13:22 GMT
Hi, Ive just started the DHC, Im enjoying it at the moment
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Post by vik3000 on Oct 13, 2007 17:11:14 GMT
Its my last session on Thursday night - I only have E5 and C of unit 3 to complete and I am finished my course,
If I get an A for this unit I shall be a straight A student for the first time in my life!!!!! ;D
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Post by susan on Oct 13, 2007 19:54:45 GMT
well done babe you deserve it after all your hard work, I'm just hoping for a pass...LOL
xxx
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Post by lesley on Oct 14, 2007 18:55:52 GMT
I decided not to do it. But hope to do NVQ 3 next year. As maybe one day I might decide to do something else.
Lesley
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