Apprenticeship
Early Years Practitioner, Level 2
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Is this course for me?
This Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge required for working in a child care setting with children aged 0-19 years. The introductory units will give you an insight into how children develop and learn, while the choice of pathways can be tailored to meet the vocational area you are working within. This course will combine the practical hands-on experience of the workplace with the knowledge and understanding gained through a college course.
Study Overview
There are approximately 2.7 million people working with children and young people nationally, and the children and young people's workforce makes up approximately 10% of the labour market in England, which includes people working in all sectors of the economy. A large number are public sector employees, including schools, colleges, local authorities, and the NHS. Many work in the private sector - particularly in early years, but there are private providers in all areas of services to children and young people.
Early Years Practitioner Qualification
In addition to this qualification, you will also need to prepare for end point assessment, which includes a portfolio of evidence, a professional discussion, and a multiple choice knowledge test. At Level 2, the qualification is a generic qualification for the Children and Young People's Workforce and confirms competence under supervision in these areas. This also serves as a progression pathway to the required qualification at Level 3 and above for registration and regulatory requirements in the sector.
Progression and Employment Opportunities
Possible job roles:
- Early years practitioner
Possible Progression opportunities:
- Early years practitioner
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Further Education
Additional Qualifications Studied
Functional Skills in English and maths up to Level 2
Full-Time Courses in Childcare
| NCFE Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings, Level 1 | 1 year |  |
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| NCFE CACHE Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings, Level 2 | 1 year | |
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| T Level in Education and Childcare (Specialism in Early Years Educator), Level 3 | 2 years | |
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Adult Learning in Childcare
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner | 12-18 months |  |
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| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Practitioner) | 12-18 months | |
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Apprenticeships in Childcare
| Early Years Practitioner, Level 2 | 12 months |  |
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| Early Years Educator, Level 3 | 18 months | |
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