The aim of this course 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 in the workforce. You will study a range of professional practice units what will consist of in
class activity supported with weekly online resources. 250 placement hours is
required for this qualification in order to develop sufficient skills
application with babies and young children to meet the assessment criteria for
the qualification.
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Early Years Practitioner NCFE CACHE Diploma Level 2
Level 2 - Intermediate
Early Years Practitioner NCFE CACHE Diploma Level 2
There are mandatory units (14) that must be completed for successful
completion of the course. They are:
Location
Entry
Fees
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Matthew Boulton College
01-09-2025
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James Watt College
01-09-2025
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Matthew Boulton College
01-09-2025
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Matthew Boulton College
01-09-2025
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James Watt College
01-09-2025
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James Watt College
01-09-2025
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* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: - 35 Weeks
You should be at least 16 years old with a minimum of four GCSE’s Grade 3 (D) or above to include English and maths. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be required.
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation within the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task set by CACHE. Some learning outcomes within this qualification will require assessment in a real work environment.
This qualification allows progression on to the NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Childcare & Education (EYE), other Level 3 qualifications relating to child care or into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors.
- Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner
- Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years
- Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings
- Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children