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Childcare and Early Years

Level 2 Childcare and Early Years

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

01/09/2027

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.(with an opportunity to retake only one core GCSE). A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Course Code

CT2EYA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

NCFE

Assessment

Students are assessed for knowledge, skills and practical competence in placement through observation and dialogue (and therefore complete written work/tasks relating to this).


About the course

The aim of this qualification is to provide you 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. It covers a range of job roles working in Early Years.

Career options

This qualification will allow you to work under supervision in an assistant role in childcare settings. You could also progress onto the Level 3 Certificate.


Potential careers:




  • Education & Childcare Inspector


  • Further Education Lecturer


  • Higher Education Lecturer


  • Learning Mentor


  • Nanny


  • Nursery School Teacher


  • Nursery Worker


  • Play Worker


  • School Administrator


  • School Teacher


  • Special Educational Needs Teacher


  • Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant


  • Psychologist


  • Social Care Worker


  • Youth & Community Worker


Course Content - What will I learn?

You will learn about: the developing child, what makes a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for children and the importance of play on a child's development.

You will undertake a minimum of 120 hours of work placement which will be arranged by the college. You will also continue to develop your Maths and English skills throughout the programme.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Students are assessed for knowledge, skills and practical competence in placement through observation and dialogue (and therefore complete written work/tasks relating to this).