Course overview
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship City of Bristol CollegeThis occupation will be responsible for supporting child-initiated and adult-led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child, supporting children’s learning through planned, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes and working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure. An EYP will also support the observation and assessment of each child and contribute to their learning experiences and assist with the care needs of the individual child such as teeth, skin, hair, feeding, changing nappies and toileting under direction of a more senior member of the team.
They will also work in partnerships with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals, with support from a more senior member of the team, to meet the individual needs of each child. They will also have a responsibility for ensuring that they recognise when a child is in danger and/or at risk of serious harm or abuse and contributing to the health and safety of the children, staff and others on the premises.
Start Your Apprenticeship Journey with City of Bristol College
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
If you’re a school leaver or an adult who has an interest in childcare and a desire to become a qualified practitioner in an Early Years setting, this course is an ideal stepping stone towards achieving your ambition.
What you'll learn
During the course, you will be introduced to important subjects connected to childcare, such as:
- Safeguarding and the Welfare of Children
- Health and Safety
- Partnership Working
- Equalities and Inclusion
You will also learn about child development and how to support children’s development. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to maintain and support relationships with children and to communicate with others.
In addition to this, you will learn how to contribute to a positive environment for children, how to support children’s positive behaviour and the importance of professional development.
Course entry requirements
Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 1 in English and Maths by the end of their apprenticeship if they do not already have a GCSE Grade 1 – 9 in both subjects. Where an apprentice has a level 1 or equivalent then they will be required to work towards achieving their level 2 Functional skills during their apprenticeship.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
You will be assigned a work-based assessor who will visit you regularly in the workplace to provide support and guidance. You will learn through a work-based route. Your Diploma will be delivered within your workplace where you have online training sessions with your college assessor.
It is a requirement that you must receive off-the-job training, which can consist of shadowing, college workshops and work-based training.
You will be observed and assessed by your assessor in the workplace, engaging in practical activities with the children and routine activities that form part of your role within the setting. You will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding through written assignments or professional discussions, with your assessor.
You will use an e-learning portfolio to present your evidence for assessment.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will complete an endpoint assessment, which consists of a knowledge examination (multiple-choice test) and a professional discussion with an external assessor to gain your apprenticeship certificate.
The duration of the apprenticeship is determined by a number of different factors such as experience and prior learning. The minimum time of an apprenticeship is 12 months with the maximum being identified on an individual basis.
Future career and study opportunities
This course will equip you with childcare knowledge and skills you can apply in your workplace. You could also progress through completing the Level 3 Early Years Educator.
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. A textbook is highly recommended alongside this course.
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