Early Years Practitioner - Work-based - Level 2

The purpose of this qualification is to gain the understanding and skills that a level 2 early years practitioner needs to demonstrate to be considered qualified to support young children from birth to 5 years old.

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Course Description
This qualification requires learners to complete a mandatory work/industry placement experience throughout the duration of the qualification, before certification.

What will I study on this course?

Learners must complete all 9 mandatory units - 46 Credits
- Understand the role of the early years' practitioner
- Health and Safety in a childcare setting
- Safeguarding in a childcare setting
- Understand child development
- Communication with children
- Supporting activities, purposeful play and educational programmes
- Supporting children with special educational needs
- Working with others in early years childcare
- Understand the principles of wellbeing in children
Entry Requirements

You must be 19 yrs old in the previous academic year to access this course.

It would be advantageous to have some recent, relevant experience within this sector, but it is not essential.

You must be in a paid or voluntary role in a suitable workplace setting for 7 to 10 hrs a week.

You will ideally hold a grade 4 or above in English but it is not essential. An assessment may be carried out to determine suitability if you do not hold this qualification.

You must meet certain eligibility requirements to be funded for this qualification.

You can obtain funding through the Adult Skills Fund. More details can be provided on application.
Course Length

How long is this course?

15 months approximately.

When does this course start?

Flexible

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Delivery is remote and flexible. There is no mandatory attendance in college for this course as it is work based.
Progression Opportunities

What can I do after this course at CWA?

Courses offered at CWA: NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE) (Apprenticeship or qualification options)

Career opportunities: Nursery/Childcare Practitioner Playworker Childminding Assistant
Additional Information

What qualification will I achieve?

TQUK Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF)

How is my course assessed?

This is a work-based qualification with online delivery of training in small cohort groups

You will be assessed in the workplace and have observations carried out by your appointed assessor

You will have assignment work to complete, and you will be expected to gather workplace evidence to meet the criteria