Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an early years setting, earning as you learn. The course takes around one year to complete. You'll build knowledge and practical skills in child development, safeguarding, and supporting children's learning from birth to five. This is a free early years practitioner qualification for adults already in a childcare role or starting one alongside the course. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll understand child development from birth to five years
You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication
You'll apply safeguarding principles and know how to keep children safe
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents and carers
You'll understand health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children
You'll develop skills in observing and assessing children's progress
You'll learn how to support children with additional needs
How you will learn
This is a work-based course. You learn on the job in an early years setting, applying your skills directly in your day-to-day role. Assessment includes observations in the workplace, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence. Your assessor will visit you at work to observe your practice and review your progress throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children aged birth to five
Nursery assistant: supporting qualified staff in a nursery setting
Childminder: registered home-based childcare for young children
Early years key worker: leading care and learning for a group of children
Pre-school assistant: supporting learning in a pre-school environment
Creche worker: providing childcare in leisure or community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required if you want to count as a qualified practitioner in a nursery setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge across childcare settings.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a practical addition that many employers require alongside your main qualification.
