ICTQual Level 3 Award in Introduction to Nursery Nursing
This qualification introduces learners to nursery nursing principles, child development, safeguarding, health, safety, and early years care practices. It prepares candidates to support children effectively in nursery and early childhood education settings.
Course Features
This qualification provides structured foundational training in early years care, focusing on child wellbeing, safeguarding, and professional nursery practice aligned with ICTQual AB standards.
- Foundation-level nursery nursing knowledge aligned with Level 3 standards
- Focus on child development and early learning principles
- Practical understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Health, safety, and hygiene practices in nursery environments
- Communication skills for working with children and families
- Preparation for entry-level roles in early years education and care
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Introduction to Nursery Nursing is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and understanding of working in early years and nursery environments. It introduces core principles of childcare, including child development stages, safeguarding responsibilities, and professional care practices required in nurseries.
Understanding child development stages in early years
Safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
Health, safety, and hygiene in nursery settings
Supporting learning through play-based activities
Effective communication with children and caregivers
Professional conduct in early years environments
What You'll Learn
This course helps learners develop essential introductory knowledge and practical understanding required to support children in nursery nursing environments.
Understand early childhood development principles and stages
Apply safeguarding procedures to protect children in care settings
Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards in nurseries
Support learning and development through structured play activities
Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
Demonstrate basic professional responsibilities in early years care
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals seeking to begin a career in nursery nursing or early childhood education and care.
School leavers interested in childcare careers
Aspiring nursery assistants or practitioners
Individuals seeking entry into early years education sector
Volunteers working in childcare or community settings
Career changers moving into childcare and education
Learners planning progression to Level 3 childcare qualifications
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 3 Award in Introduction to Nursery Nursing course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Child Development and Learning in Early Years
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Health, Safety and Hygiene in Nursery Settings
Supporting Children’s Learning and Play
Communication in Early Years Settings
Professional Practice in Nursery Nursing
Course Requirements
This is an entry-level Level 3 introductory qualification; learners are expected to have basic educational and communication skills suitable for studying childcare concepts.
Minimum age requirement of 16 years or above
Basic literacy and numeracy skills to understand course materials
Assessments
The qualification is assessed through structured internal and knowledge-based assessments designed to evaluate understanding of nursery nursing principles.
Multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessment
Written assignments or short-answer questions
Practical knowledge-based tasks or case studies
Tutor-assessed coursework submissions
Progression
This qualification provides a pathway into further study and employment within early years education and childcare sectors.
ICTQual Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care
Employment as nursery assistant or childcare support worker
Progression to Level 4 childcare or education qualifications
Specialised training in safeguarding, SEN support, or child development
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