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Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Bishop Auckland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College. This full-time, daytime childcare qualification covers working with children and young people from birth to 19 years, across social care, learning, and development support settings. You'll complete 13 units combining coursework and placement experience in a childcare setting. The course takes one year full-time. You'll need a minimum GCSE grade 2 in English and Maths, a clear DBS, and a willingness to work as part of a team.

Who this course is for

This full-time Childcare course will provide you with an introduction to a wide range of key subject areas within Childcare and Education. This qualification is designed to help you build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people in social care, learning and development support services from birth to 19 years of age. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in children's environments. This qualification is fulltime and designed for 16-18-year olds wanting a career in the Education and Childcare or social services sector. This course offers you the opportunity to explore childcare services before specialising in Early Years or Health and Social Care.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of a GSCE grade 2 in English and Maths. You also need a clear DBS and a willingness to work with others as a team.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child and young person development from birth to 19 years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's learning and development in care settings.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll explore a range of childcare environments and occupational roles.
  • You'll build skills in teamwork and professional practice in children's settings.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through a placement in a real childcare setting.
  • You'll complete work-based competencies alongside classroom-based coursework.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Bishop Auckland College, five days a week during the day. Assessment is through coursework and work-placed competencies across 13 units. You'll also complete a placement in a childcare setting, which the college will help you arrange. The college will also support you in obtaining your DBS check for the placement.

What you will need to bring

Bring a pen and notebook to every lesson. A memory stick is advised for saving your work. You'll have the option to purchase a college polo shirt for your placement. Bishop Auckland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: supporting young people aged up to 19 in care or community settings.
  • Nursery Assistant: helping children learn and develop in early years settings.
  • Childcare Worker: day-to-day care and supervision of children in nurseries or creches.
  • Teaching Assistant: supporting children's learning in primary school classrooms.
  • Playworker: organising and supervising play activities for children.
  • Family Support Worker: helping families access services and develop parenting skills.

What you could study next

This Certificate is designed as a stepping stone to further study. You could move on to the Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, which focuses specifically on working with children from birth to five. Alternatively, the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care broadens your options across adult and children's services. Both Diplomas open routes into employment or further Level 3 study.

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