Course Overview
This course is suitable for individuals
wishing to acquire the skills and
knowledge to care for children 0-6
years either in the home or in a childcare
setting.
NOT E: Learners undertaking online
courses must have basic IT skills and
have access to the necessary ICT
equipment, software and Broadband
capability to enable them to undertake
an online course.
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• Safety: features of a safe environment;
guidelines for outings; hygiene and
safety issues for managing pets;
emergency procedures; first aid
certificate
• Health: personal care routines;
infection – routes / prevention;
immunization programmes; signs
/ symptoms of an unwell child;
exercises/activities
• Feeding Babies and Children: balanced
diet; dietary needs; feeding a baby;
feeding abnormalities; healthy snack
foods; daily food intake log etc.
• Nappy-Changing and Toileting:
clothing and footwear; evaluate a
range of nappies and toiletries; nappy
changing; bath a baby; toilet training
• The learner needs to complete a first
aid certificate programme.
NOTE: As the childcare Cert 5M2009 is to be deactivated, this module cannot now be used for ECCE Accreditation.
