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 . Upon successful completion of this qualification learners can enter the workforce as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, or if progression requirements are met continue to study for a Level 3 Diploma holding Early Years Educator status.

 

Apprentices are required to be employed in an appropriate early years setting for approximately 30 hours per week. Our dedicated BASE team can offer support to find an employer if required.  As an apprentice you will have employed status and be paid at least the apprenticeship  minimum wage .

This qualification allows a learner to count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years

Practitioner across the Early Years Workforce

Learners may work under supervision in a variety of roles such as:

• Nursery Practitioner

• Classroom Assistant

• Pre-school Practitioner

 

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could progress onto the Advanced Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE) apprenticeship if you have obtained your GCSE English and Maths at a 4+.  Progression will also depend on your tutor/assessor and employer agreeing that you have the potential to achieve at Level 3.

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

You will need to demonstrate an interest in this industry and have GCSEs in English and maths at a minimum of Grade 3/D or Level 1 Functional Skills. You will also be expected to complete a DBS check with your employer once a sucessful placement is sourced. 

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP20006 30/07/2024 TBC TBC TBC

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Course content

Course Content 

Our level 2 apprentices attend college on a weekly basis and are taught the theory behind a range of topics, such as Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity etc .We use an eportfolio system called onefile, which can be accessed on any suitable electronic device using your  personal secure login.  Assignments are set to ensure you have the appropriate knowledge and understanding of the subject taught .You will also be assessed in the workplace and be required to submit a range of additional  workplace evidence .

If you do not attain at least a grade 2 G.C.S.E or level 1 functional skills Maths and English qualification, this will need to be achieved before successful completion of your apprenticeship.

More info

Start Day/Time 

Intake at set times throughout the year. Students will need to attend college one day a week.

Duration 

18 Months

Attendance 

Apprenticeship

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

CACHE Level 2

Awarding Body 

CACHE

Curriculum Area 

Science, Care, Health and Foundation - Early Years and Care

More about the course 

An apprentice must pass an end point assessment with an independent end point assessment organisation before they can be counted as a fully qualified child care practitioner. The end point assessment (EPA) for the level 2 childcare apprenticeship standard includes a knowledge test and an interview based on a portfolio of evidence. Before the EPA can take place the apprentice must successfully go through the Gateway process, this process requires the apprentice to have completed the L2 Early Years Practioner Diploma and Maths and English qualifications. The employer, learner and provider are required to sign a declaration that confirms the apprentice is ready for EPA. The EPA process ensure the apprentice has the appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviours to be an effective and highly trained early years practitioner.

Contact – Annie Avison on 01202 205500 or avisona@bpc.ac.uk 

 

Academic Year 

2024/25

Duration 

18 Months

Attendance 

Apprenticeship

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

CACHE Level 2

Awarding Body 

CACHE