Level 2
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
- Typical Duration: 6 - 9 Months
- Course Price: £600
Course Overview
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0–5 years. The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.
Qualification Achieved
On completion of this course, you will hold
- a NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Progression
The role may act as a gateway to further career and training opportunities, including, but not limited to:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator
- Level 3 Apprenticeship in Early Years Educator
- Early Years Teaching Assistant
- Level 2 roles in a range of settings, such as: Nursery Assistant, Preschool
- Assistant, Playgroup Practitioner, Childcare Assistant and Early Years Support Worker
Placement Requirement
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to show competence in both knowledge and skills. We recommend learners complete 250 placement hours whilst undertaking this qualification.
Placement opportunity must allow for sufficient skills application with babies and young children to meet the assessment criteria for the qualification.
Learning and Assessment
Each learner will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct remote tutorials, providing continuous support throughout the course. Depending on the learner’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. Knowledge-based outcomes will be assessed using non-mandatory assessment tasks. Skills-based outcomes will be achieved with reference to a real work environment and will include direct observation within the workplace.
Learning and Assessment
At least 16 years old.
This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up- to-date information.