Level 2
Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner Diploma Level 2 (NCFE CACHE)
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years….
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Course overview
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 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. During the duration of the course you will undertake a placement in an Early Years setting developing your employment skills and EYFS knowledge. You will need to complete 250 hours in placement. You will need to provide evidence (such a birth certificate, Passport, Driving license and evidence of home address) to complete a DBS check prior to starting the placement.
How to apply
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Who is this course for?
This qualification is ideal for learners who are 16-18 and are looking to work with children between birth and 5 years and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification.
What you’ll learn
Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner:
- Health and safety of babies and young children in the Early Years
- Equality, diversity and inclusive Practice in Early Years settings
- Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years setting
- Understand how to support children’s development
- Support care routines for babies and young children
- Support the planning and delivery of activities, and purposeful play
- Opportunities and educational programmes
- Promote play in an Early Years Setting
- Support the well-being of babies and young Children
- Healthy lifestyles support for babies and young children to be physically active
- Support the needs of babies and young children with special educational needs and disability
- Promote positive behaviour in Early Years settings
- Partnership working in the Early Years.
- Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including Maths, English and preferably Science).
Future career and study
Working in a Nursery as a Level 2 Practitioner, a Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship or a T Level in Early Years and Education.
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursa