Early Learning and Childcare Academy with Belfast Met (BMC)

Early Learning and Childcare Academy If you''re interested in a career in Early Learning and Childcare, 16 training opportunities are currently available. If you successfully finish the academy, you will have industry recognised qualifications, supervised childcare experience and be considered for a potential job role with one of the supporting companies. Training The Early Learning and Childcare Academy is an intensive 10 week training course providing practical knowledge and real-world experience required to work in the sector and will take place in person at Belfast Met, Castlereagh Campus Participants will develop skills including play facilitation, observation techniques, storytelling, child development inclusive practice, manual handling and fire safety. Those selected for the Academy will also study accredited training modules including: Safeguarding First Aid Food Hygiene Participants will also study an OCN Level 2 qualification in Infant Mental Health. This accredited qualification will provide participants with a deeper understanding of early childhood development, including the importance of secure attachments, emotional wellbeing, and the impact of early experiences on long-term development. It will also equip learners with practical strategies to support infants'' social and emotional needs within a childcare setting. There will also be an opportunity to put these skills into practise during 6 days of placement. This supervised engagement with children will ..... full job details .....