Childcare and Early Years ABC Awards Qualifications Directory 12-13

Issue 9 Sept 12 Amendments indicated by a black line in the margin


CHILD CARE AND EARLY YEARS QUALIFICATIONS DIRECTORY


Welcome ABC Awards (ABC) is an Awarding Organisation in the United Kingdom with an established reputation for quality and customer service. ABC is recognised by the regulatory bodies as an awarding organisation whose qualifications meet the criteria applied by Ofqual and are eligible for funding under the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the Young People's Learning Agency (YLPA).

Please note: The credit target for the same qualification title may vary according to pathway and units chosen. The Units and Rules of Combination documents for all these qualifications can be accessed via the ABC Awards web site. http://www.abcawards.co.uk/childcare.php

ABC’s portfolio of qualifications has been developed in conjunction with relevant Sector Skills Councils and subject specialists in response to industry needs, and we believe all ABC qualifications are designed to enable flexibility of delivery and assessment. ABC has a transparent and highly competitive fee structure which is based upon credit accumulation and has been developed specifically for a credit based qualifications framework. This is published on our website. ABC fees are inclusive of moderation and certification.

The current fees for all these qualifications can be accessed via the ABC Awards web site http://www.abcawards.co.uk/fees1011.php ABC Awards has endeavoured to provide signposting to funding eligibility but centres are advised that these are guides only and clarification from funding providers should be sought. Guide to Funding Eligibility categories

FL = Foundation Learning ASL = Additional and Specialist Learning APP = Apprenticeship Frameworks SO = Stand Alone T2G = Train to Gain ALR = Adult Learner Responsive OLASS = Offender Learning and Skills PFU = Programmes for the Unemployed Ad App = 19+ Apprenticeship Frameworks

ABC continues to provide centres with access to a regional Business Development Manager, a moderator with subject specialism and a named Qualification Administrator as well as the full range of ABC training events and conferences.

This directory provides a brief outline for each of

ABC’s qualifications in Health & Social Care – Childcare and Early Years.

This suite of qualifications is administered at the ABC Awards Nottingham office.

http://www.abcawards.co.uk/childcare.php

http://www.abcawards.co.uk/fees1011.php


60010551 Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings 60011257 Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings 60019621 Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care, Children and Young People’s Settings 50123282 Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce 50101493 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Pathway - Early Learning and Childcare Pathway - Social Care Pathway - Learning, Development and Support Services


ABC Qual Code A4404-01

60010551 Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings

Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits: 6 credits from the mandatory units in Group A and a minimum of 4 credits from the optional units in Group B. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units - Group As Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare [A/602/6187]

1 3 26

Understand the principles and values in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare [J/602/6189]

1 3 26

Optional Units - Group B Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare [R/602/6194]

1 3 24

Introduction to communication in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare [T/602/6205]

1 2 19

Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings [R/502/9716]

1 3 25

Introductory awareness of health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings [Y/502/9717]

1 4 36

Introductory awareness of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings [D/502/9718]

1 2 18

Introductory awareness of working with others in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings [H/502/9719]

1 2 16

Introductory awareness of the importance of healthy eating and drinking for adults [Y/502/9720] 1 3 24

Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum approved Age Pre-16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 02/03/2011 Operational Start Date 01/04/2011 Accreditation End Date 31/03/2016 Certification End Date 31/03/2017

FL ASL App SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU Ad App

Funding Eligibility


Points Score Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Childcare and Early Years Sector (Regulator) Health and Social Care Sector Skills Council Skills for Care and Development


ABC Qual Code C4404-01

60011257 Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings

Learners must achieve a minimum of 25 credits: 20 credits from the mandatory units in Group A and a minimum of 5 credits from the optional units in Group B. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units - Group A Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare [A/602/6187]

1 3 26

Understand the principles and values in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare [J/602/6189]

1 3 26

Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare [R/602/6194]

1 3 24

Introduction to communication in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare [T/602/6205]

1 2 19

Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings [R/502/9716]

1 3 25

Introductory awareness of health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings [Y/502/9717]

1 4 36

Introductory awareness of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings [D/502/9718]

1 2 18

Optional Units - Group B Introductory awareness of working with others in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings [H/502/9719]

1 2 16

Introductory awareness of the importance of healthy eating and drinking for adults [Y/502/9720] 1 3 24

Human growth and development [A/601/3407] 1 2 18 Introduction to disability awareness [M/602/5022] 1 1 8 Introduction to children and young people’s development [F/602/6207] 1 3 26

Understand the importance of engagement in leisure and social activities in health and social care [K/602/6301] 1 3 29

Introduction to the physical care of babies and young children [H/602/6314] 1 3 30

Introduction to the development of children and young people through play [K/602/6315] 1 2 15

Encourage children and young people to eat healthily [H/602/6328] 1 2 15

Introduction to a healthy lifestyle [T/602/6303] 1 3 26 Introduction to autistic spectrum condition [Y/602/6309] 1 3 30


Introduction to learning disability [L/602/6310] 1 3 30 Introduction to physical disability [R/602/6311] 1 3 30 Introduction to sensory loss [L/602/6372] 1 3 30 Introduction to mental health [Y/602/6374] 1 3 30 Introduction to dementia [D/602/6375] 1 3 30 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum approved Age Pre 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 08/03/2011 Operational Start Date 01/04/2011 Accreditation End Date 31/03/2016 Certification End Date 31/03/2017


Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Childcare and Early Years Sector (Regulator) Health and Social Care Sector Skills Council Skills for Care and Development


ABC Qual Code A4405-02

60019621 Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care, Children and Young People’s Settings

Learners must achieve 3 credits from the single Mandatory Unit. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people’s settings [R/602/2954]

2 3 24

Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2011 Review Date 31/08/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Childcare and Early Years & Youth and Community Sector (Regulator) Health and Social Care Sector Skills Council Skills for Care and Development


ABC Qual Code C4403-C2

50123282 Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

Learners must achieve a minimum of 35 credits 31 credits must come from the Mandatory Units in Group A A minimum of 4 credits must come from the Optional Units in Group B Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A – Mandatory Unitsts Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings [F/601/5465] 2 3 23

Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings [L/601/5470] 2 3 23

Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings [R/601/5471] 2 2 20

Child and young person development [H/601/3305] 2 2 15 Contribute to the support of child and young person development [Y/601/3236] 2 3 25

Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people [K/601/3323] 2 3 20

Contribute to children and young people’s health and safety [J/601/3491] 2 3 26

Support children and young people’s positive behaviour [T/601/7407] 2 2 15

Contribute to the support of positive environments for children and young people [H/601/3496] 2 3 27

Understand partnership working in services for children and young people [M/601/3498] 2 2 18

Maintain and support relationships with children and young people [D/601/7403] 2 3 15

Paediatric emergency first aid [F/600/2036] 2 1 10 Managing paediatric illness and injury [J/600/2037] 2 1 10 Group B – Optional Unitsts Support children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs [D/601/6526] 2 4 26

Support children and young people’s play and leisure [T/601/6564] 2 3 16

Support children and young people at meal and snack times [A/601/6517] 2 3 18

Contribute to the support of children’s communication, language and literacy [M/601/3310] 2 2 14

Contribute to the support of children’s creative development [H/601/3336] 2 2 14

Understand child and young person development [L/601/1693] 3 4 30

Promote child and young person development [R/601/1694] 3 3 25 Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people [Y/601/1695] 3 3 25


Support children and young people’s health and safety [Y/601/1696] 3 2 15

Develop positive relationship with children, young people and others involved in their care [H/601/1697] 3 1

8 Working together for the benefit of children and young people [K/601/1698] 3 2 15

Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people [M/601/1699] 3 3 25

Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage [F/600/9777]

4 5 40

Support the creativity of children and young people [M/600/9807] 3 3 20

Understand the speech language and communication needs of children and young people with behavioural, social and emotional difficulties [M/601/2884]

3 3 25

Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings [H/601/5474] 2 1 9

Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment/External Moderation

All units will be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Strategy. This means that specific Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria must be assessed in a real work environment

Minimum approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/10/2010 Operational Start Date 01/01/2011 Accreditation End Date 31/07/2013 Certification End Date 31/07/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L3 Awaiting details Sector (ABC) Childcare and Early Years Sector (Regulator) Child Development and Well Being Sector Skills Council CWDC


ABC Qual Code D4400-C3

50101493 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Pathway – Early Learning and Childcare Learners must achieve a minimum of 65 credits 27 credits must come from Mandatory Group A Learners selecting Group C (Early Learning and Childcare Pathway) must achieve 22 credits from this group. The remaining credits to reach the minimum of 65 credits must come from Group F. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A – Mandatory Unitsts Understand child and young person development [L/601/1693]

3 4 30

Promote child and young person development [R/601/1694] 3 3 25 Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people [Y/601/1695]

3 3 25

Support children and young people's health and safety [D/601/1696]

3 2 15

Develop positive relationship with children, young people and others involved in their care [H/601/1697]

3 1 8

Working together for the benefit of children and young people [K/601/1698]

3 2 15

Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people [M/601/1699]

3 3 25

Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings [J/601/1434]

3 3 10

Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings [A/601/1429]

3 3 10

Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings [Y/601/1437]

3 2 8

Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings [R/601/1436]

3 1 5

Group C - Early Learning and Childcare Pathway Context and principles for early years provision [J/600/9781] 3 4 24

Promote learning and development in the early years [L/600/9782] 3 5 40

Promote children’s welfare and well-being in the early years [Y/600/9784] 3 6 45

Professional practice in early years settings [H/600/9786] 3 3 20 Support children’s speech, language and communication [T/600/9789] 3 4 30 Group F - Optional Units Enable parents to develop ways of handling relationships and behaviour that contribute to everyday life with children [H/502/4682]

3 3 20

Engage young parents in supporting their children’s development [J/502/4660] 3 3 20

Engage fathers in their children’s early learning [Y/502/4663] 3 3 20


Work with parents to meet their children’s needs [Y/502/4680] 3 3 20

Engage parents in their children’s early learning [M/502/3812] 3 3 20

Work with babies and young children to promote their development and learning [A/601/0121] 3 6 45

Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young people [L/601/1337] 3 3 21

Caseload management [D/601/1343] 3 3 21 Support children and young people to achieve their learning potential [D/601/1357] 3 3 0

Support children and young people to have positive relationships [R/601/1369] 3 3 20

Support positive practice with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs [L/601/2861]

3 4 28

Coordinate special educational needs provision [T/600/9775] 4 5 35


4 5 40

Care for the physical and nutritional needs of babies and young children [D/601/0130]

3 6 45

Support speech, language and communication development [A/601/2872]

3 3 20

Work with parents, families and carers to support their children’s speech, language and communication development [Y/601/2877]

3 3 23

Understand the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people with behavioural, social and emotional difficulties [M/601/2884]

3 3 25

Support the speech, language and communication development of children who are learning more than one language [J/601/2888]

3 3 26

Support children and young people’s speech, language and communication skills [L/601/2889]

3 3 25

Lead and manage a community based early years setting [H/601/0131]

4 6 45

Support children or young people in their own home [K/601/0132]

3 4 30

Promote young children’s physical activity and movement skills [M/601/0133]

3 3 22

Support care within fostering services for vulnerable children and young people [J/601/1806]

3 3 20

Improving the attendance of children and young people in statutory education [M/601/1377]

3 5 40

Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring [T/601/1381]

3 4 30

Support the referral process for children and young people [R/601/1386]

3 3 20

Understand how to set up a home based childcare service [Y/600/9770]

3 4 29

Support disabled children and young people and those with specific requirements [T/601/0134]

4 6 45

Promote creativity and creative learning in young children [A/601/0135]

4 5 35


Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action [M/601/1329]

3 3 25

Provide information and advice to children and young people [A/601/1334]

3 3 22

Support young people to move towards independence and manage their lives [F/601/1349]

3 3 20

Support the creativity of children and young people [M/600/9807]

3 3 20

Work with children and young people in a residential care setting [A/600/9809]

3 5 35

Context and principles for early years provision [J/600/9781]

3 4 24

Promote learning and development in the early years [L/600/9782]

3 5 40

Promote children’s welfare and well-being in the early years [Y/600/9784]

3 6 45

Professional practice in early years settings [H/600/9786] 3 3 20 Support children’s speech, language and communication [T/600/9789]

3 4 30

Promote positive behaviour [F/601/3764] 3 6 44 Support use of medication in social care settings [F/601/4056]

3 5 40

Support children and young people to achieve their education potential [D/600/9785]

3 4 30

Support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives [M/600/9788]

3 4 27

Professional practice in learning, development and support services [D/600/9799]

3 5 35

Assessment and planning with children and young people [M/600/9760]

3 5 35

Professional practice in children and young people’s social care [F/601/0315]

3 4 30

Promote the well-being and resilience of children and young people [F/600/9780]

3 4 30

Support young people who are looked after or are leaving care [A/502/5224]

3 3 23

Support young people who are socially excluded or excluded from school [R/502/5231]

3 2 10

Support young people with mental health problems [T/502/5240]

3 3 23

Support young people in relation to sexual health and risk of pregnancy [F/502/5242]

3 2 10

Support young people who are involved in anti-social and/or criminal activities [L/502/5261]

3 2 10


Centres will need to be aware of the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles. Some aspects of the units in this qualification will need to be assessed in a work place environment. Specific details can be found in our Qualification Guide which is freely available to approved ABC centres

Minimum approved Age 16


Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/09/2010 Operational Start Date 01/01/2011 Accreditation End Date 31/07/2013 Certification End Date 31/07/2016


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 262.5 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 62.5% Sector (ABC) Childcare and Early Years Sector (Regulator) Child Development and Well Being Sector Skills Council CWDC



50101493 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Pathway – Social Care Learners must achieve a minimum of 65 credits 27 credits must come from Mandatory Group A Learners selecting Group D (Social Care Pathway) must achieve 13 credits from this group The remaining credits to reach the minimum of 65 credits must come from Group F Unit Level Credit

Value GLH


3 4 30


3 3 25


3 2 15


3 1 8


3 2 15


3 3 25


3 3 10


3 3 10


3 2 8


3 1 5

Group D - Social Care Pathway Assessment and planning with children and young people [M/600/9760] 3 5 35

Professional practice in children and young people’s social care [F/601/0315] 3 4 30

Promote the well-being and resilience of children and young people [F/600/9780] 3 4 30 Group F - Optional Units Enable parents to develop ways of handling relationships and behaviour that contribute to everyday life with children [H/502/4682]

3 3 20











3 4 28



4 5 40


3 6 45


3 3 20


3 3 23


3 3 25


3 3 26


3 3 25


4 6 45


3 4 30


3 3 22


3 3 20


3 5 40


3 4 30


3 3 20


3 4 29


4 6 45


4 5 35



3 3 25


3 3 22


3 3 20


3 3 20


3 5 35


3 4 24


3 5 40


3 6 45


3 4 30


3 5 40


3 4 30


3 4 27


3 5 35


3 5 35


3 4 30


3 4 30


3 3 23


3 2 10


3 3 23


3 2 10


3 2 10


Internal Assessment/External Moderation Centres will need to be aware of the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles. Some aspects of the units in this qualification will need to be assessed in a work place environment. Specific details can be found in our Qualification Guide which is freely available to approved ABC centres


Minimum approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/09/2010 Operational Start Date 01/01/2011 Accreditation End Date 31/07/2013 Certification End Date 31/07/2016


Funding Eligibility




50101493 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Pathway – Learning, Development and Support Services Learners must achieve a minimum of 65 credits 27 credits must come from Mandatory Group A Learners selecting Group E (Learning, Development and Support Services Pathway) must achieve 13 credits from this group The remaining credits to reach the minimum of 65 credits must come from Group F Unit Level Credit

Value GLH


3 4 30


3 3 25


3 2 15


3 1 8


3 2 15


3 3 25


3 3 10


3 3 10


3 2 8


3 1 5

Group E - Learning, Development and Support Services Pathway Support children and young people to achieve their education potential [D/600/9785] 3 4 30

Support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives [M/600/9788] 3 4 27

Professional practice in learning, development and support services [D/600/9799] 3 5 35 Group F - Optional Units Enable parents to develop ways of handling relationships and behaviour that contribute to everyday life with children [H/502/4682]

3 3 20











3 4 28



4 5 40


3 6 45


3 3 20


3 3 23


3 3 25


3 3 26


3 3 25


4 6 45


3 4 30


3 3 22


3 3 20


3 5 40


3 4 30


3 3 20


3 4 29


4 6 45


4 5 35



3 3 25


3 3 22


3 3 20


3 3 20


3 5 35


3 4 24


3 5 40


3 6 45


3 4 30


3 5 40


3 4 30


3 4 27


3 5 35


3 5 35


3 4 30


3 4 30


3 3 23


3 2 10


3 3 23


3 2 10


3 2 10


Centres will need to be aware of the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles. Some aspects of the units in this qualification will need to be assessed in a work place environment. Specific details can be found in our Qualification Guide which is freely available to approved ABC centres

Minimum approved Age 16


Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/09/2010 Operational Start Date 01/01/2011 Accreditation End Date 31/07/2013 Certification End Date 31/07/2016


Funding Eligibility


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