Ballymena (Thomas Street) · Vocational Qualification
Children's Care, Learning & Development in Ballymena (Thomas Street).
12 - 24 months. Levels 2 - 5. DfE-funded for eligible NI residents.
About the programme.
Rutledge Training delivers the Children's Care, Learning & Development vocational qualification from our Ballymena (Thomas Street) centre, supporting learners across the wider Ballymena (Thomas Street) area. Our tutors combine practical workshop delivery with workplace assessment and digital learning via the Rutledge Learning LMS, helping learners gain RQF Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development alongside the portable skills employers value.
Key facts.
- Type
- Vocational Qualification
- Level
- Levels 2 - 5
- Duration
- 12 - 24 months
- Cost
- Free · DfE-funded
- Location
- Ballymena (Thomas Street)
- Age range
- 16+
What you will achieve.
- 01RQF Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development
- 02NISCC childcare registration eligibility
- 03Pathway to room leader/manager roles
Who this is for.
Nursery practitioners, childminders and early-years educators in NI settings.
Frequently asked.
- Is Children's Care, Learning & Development training in Ballymena (Thomas Street) free?
- Yes, DfE-funded for eligible NI residents. Eligibility depends on age, residency and prior qualifications. Speak to the Rutledge Ballymena (Thomas Street) team to confirm.
- How long does the Children's Care, Learning & Development programme take?
- 12 - 24 months. The exact length depends on the level you start at and your prior experience.
- Where is the Children's Care, Learning & Development course delivered in Ballymena (Thomas Street)?
- Training combines practical delivery at our Ballymena (Thomas Street) centre (2a Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AU) with workplace-based learning, plus online content via the Rutledge Learning LMS.
- Do I need a job to start the Children's Care, Learning & Development vocational qualification?
- No, vocational qualifications can be undertaken without employment, although workplace experience strengthens the qualification.
- Who is this programme for?
- Nursery practitioners, childminders and early-years educators in NI settings.