The following costs apply to people who are not eligible for full or part government funding under the Apprenticeship programme. Please check with us as depending on your circumstances, we may be able to access up to 100% funding for you.
Child Care Cost Structure
Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce - with VTS Assessor
Service Provision
Duration of the course – approximately 17 months
Initial ‘Sign Up’ visit of up to 1½ hours duration to explain course content and portfolio building
Registration with City and Guilds
3 written progress reviews detailing progress made and stating clear objectives and actions needed (if any) to ensure timely achievement
Internal verification by qualified, competent VTS staff
Certification by City and Guilds
Traditional Paper-based Portfolio Route
We will provide face-to-face tutorials, e-mail and telephone support, and a maximum of 12 visits over the 17 month period of learning (approximately 6 week intervals) with each visit lasting a maximum of one-and-a-half hours in length.
Assessment will take place through observationsin the workplace, and additional assessment will be through portfolio building of assignments, case studies and work based activities.
The full cost of the course is £1095, which can be paid by standing order at £64.50 per month for 17 months, or in full within 30 days of invoice. By paying in full you will receive a £70.00 discount off the full cost of the course.
E-Learning Route
Our flexible e-learning service will include the use of our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and regular tutorial support via e-mail and telephone. A maximum of four face-to-face visits over the 17 month period of learning will be provided, with each visit lasting a maximum of one-and-a-half hours in length.
Assessment will take place through observations in the workplace, and additional assessment will be through portfolio building of assignments, case studies and work based activities.
The full cost of the course is £695.00, which can be paid by standing order at £45.00 per month for 17 months, or in full within 30 days of invoice.
Conditions
- No refund for early leavers
- No extension to period of learning, providing VTS has provided adequate service in accordance with the agreement
- No extra visits
- At least 48 hrs notice must be given either way for cancellation of a scheduled visit. In the event of sickness, either party must notify the other by 08.30 am on the day of the visit
- Course visits will not commence until the initial invoice has been paid
- In the event of the initial invoice remaining unpaid after 30 days, VTS reserves the right to withdraw the offer of training
- In the event of the standing order payment not being received, VTS will immediately withdraw the service.
Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce - with in-house Assessor
The in-house assessor can determine the start and end dates, but VTS recommends 17 months.
Service Provision
Initial ‘Sign Up’ visit of up to 1½ hours duration to explain course content and portfolio building
3 one hour progress meetings with the in-house assessor over the period of the qualification
Registration with City and Guilds
Internal verification by qualified, competent VTS staff
Certification with City and Guilds
The full cost of the course is £500.00, payable by invoice and in advance.
Conditions
- No refund for early leavers
- No extra visits
- Work to be collected and scheduled visits only, or delivered to VTS
- At least 48 hrs notice must be given either way for cancellation of a scheduled visit. In the event of sickness, either party must notify the other by 08.30 am on the day of the visit
- Course visits will not commence until the initial invoice has been paid
- In the event of the initial invoice remaining unpaid after 30 days, VTS reserves the right to withdraw the offer of training
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce - with VTS Assessor
Service Provision
Duration of the course – approximately 23 months
Initial ‘Sign Up’ visit of up to 1½ hours duration to explain course content and portfolio building
Registration with City and Guilds
4 written progress reviews detailing progress made and stating clear objectives and actions needed (if any) to ensure timely achievement
Internal verification by qualified, competent VTS staff
Certification by City and Guilds
Traditional Paper-based Portfolio Route
We will provide face-to-face tutorials, e-mail and telephone support, and a maximum of 16 visits over the 23 month period of learning (approximately 6 week intervals) with each visit lasting a maximum of one-and-a-half hours in length.
Assessment will take place through observationsin the workplace, and additional assessment will be through portfolio building of assignments, case studies and work based activities.
The full cost of the course is £1425, which can be paid by standing order at £62.00 per month for 23 months, or in full within 30 days of invoice. By paying in full you will receive a £100.00 discount off the full cost of the course.
E-Learning Route
Our flexible e-learning service will include the use of our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and regular tutorial support via e-mail and telephone. A maximum of six face-to-face visits over the 23 month period of learning will be provided, with each visit lasting a maximum of one-and-a-half hours in length.
Assessment will take place through observations in the workplace, and additional assessment will be through portfolio building of assignments, case studies and work based activities.
The full cost of the course is £950.00, which can be paid by standing order at £45.00 per month for 23 months, or in full within 30 days of invoice.
Conditions
- No refund for early leavers
- No extension to period of learning, providing VTS has provided adequate service in accordance with the agreement
- No extra visits
- At least 48 hrs notice must be given either way for cancellation of a scheduled visit. In the event of sickness, either party must notify the other by 08.30 am on the day of the visit
- Course visits will not commence until the initial invoice has been paid
- In the event of the initial invoice remaining unpaid after 30 days, VTS reserves the right to withdraw the offer of training
- In the event of the standing order payment not being received, VTS will immediately withdraw the service.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce - with in-house Assessor
The in-house assessor can determine the start and end dates, but VTS recommends 23 months.
Service Provision
Initial ‘Sign Up’ visit of up to 1½ hours duration to explain course content and portfolio building
4 one hour progress meetings with the in-house assessor over the period of the qualification
Registration with City and Guilds
Internal verification by qualified, competent VTS staff
Certification with City and Guilds
The full cost of the course is £650.00, payable by invoice and in advance.
Conditions
- No refund for early leavers
- No extra visits
- Work to be collected and scheduled visits only, or delivered to VTS
- At least 48 hrs notice must be given either way for cancellation of a scheduled visit. In the event of sickness, either party must notify the other by 08.30 am on the day of the visit
- Course visits will not commence until the initial invoice has been paid
- In the event of the initial invoice remaining unpaid after 30 days, VTS reserves the right to withdraw the offer of training
