Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Bournemouth and Poole College
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Year: 

2022/23
Key Information

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

CACHE Level 2

Awarding Body 

CACHE

Curriculum Area 

Applied Science, Care and Foundation Studies - Childcare and Health & Social Care
The Course

In brief... 

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.

 

Who is it for? 

This course is for students who would like to go into the early years profession but have not achieved the required English or Maths qualifications to study theLevel 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education.

The course is suitable for students who wish to go into the sector and work as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.

What the Course Leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

It is possible for students to progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education if they have demonstrated good attendance, motivation, commitment,  and passed the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner.  They will also be required to demonstrate excellent attendance, motivation, and commitment at placement. If you have obtained your GCSE English and Maths at a 4 or above /or a Level 2 in F/S's you could progress onto an early years apprenticeship at  level 3

Additionally you could join the early years workforce as a level 2 practitioner as this qualificaiton holds the 'licence to practise' status.

 

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What jobs can I get? 

Upon achievement of this qualification, learners can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors, such as:
• Nursery assistant
• Classroom assistant
• Pre-school assistant
 

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 3-9 including English and Maths. Either English or Maths GCSE need to be a minimum of a 4.

Alternatively Student must have successfully completed a relevant level 1 qualification and have achieved Level 1 Functional skills in English and Maths.  

What about work experience? 

Students will be expected to complete a minimum of 250 hours in an early years setting one day a week for the academic year. Placement opportunity must allow for sufficient skills application with babies and young children to meet the assessment criteria for the qualification

Students will be expected to develop resources and compile activity plans to support their observation and assessment of the skills they have developed and are deemed competent in to support their licence to practice as a level 2 practitioner.

To attend placement learners will be required to complete and have a clear DBS. They will be expected to wear a college T shirt, black trousers and flat black shoes to show they are a college student.

Course costs
Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
HAN2FD230D 05/09/2022 £53.00 N/A N/A

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

£1,605.00

Adult students aged 19 or over will be liable to pay full fees, details on request.

Associated Costs 

There may be additional fees associated with this course - please ask for further details.

Course Content

Course Content 

In class you will be required to complete 14 theory based units related to topics such as:  

Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Understand how to support children’s development, Support care routines for babies and young children, Play and Development, Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability, Partnership working in the early years, Support the needs of the child in preparing for school

You will also be required to complete observations on the children in your placements and unit assignments.
You will be taught in class by subject specialists and there will also be speaker’s from outside agencies who will be invited into the class to discuss various aspects of early years care and education in order to enhance your knowledge so that you will be able to complete your assignments to the best of your ability.

You will be required to also study for your GCSE in Maths/English and/or L2 Maths/English F/S’s alongside your childcare course in order to give you the best chance to progress to the level 3 if appropriate.

You will be attending a work placement settings in the early year’s age range. You will be expected to attend placement one day a week in order to complete a minimum of 250 hours in to pass the requirements of the course.

Next Steps ...
Email: enquiries@thecollege.co.uk
Telephone: 01202 205205
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