Free Level 2 Childcare Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Childcare Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. It covers child development, play, nutrition, and safeguarding. The course takes 15 weeks part-time. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to enrol. An English initial assessment is part of the sign-up process, to make sure this type of delivery suits you.

Who this course is for

If you're looking for a qualifications that will give you an introduction to childcare, our Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People is the ideal course for you. This qualification is available via distance learning, so you can study flexibly around your other commitments.

The course covers a range of topics including child development, play, nutrition and safeguarding. You'll develop practical skills and knowledge that will be essential in any childcare setting. This is the ideal starting point if you're considering a career in childcare, or if you simply want to gain a better understanding of how to care for children and young people.

When you click ‘Apply Now’ you will be taken to an external site, you may be required to search for this course using the navigation tools, once found you can click ‘Apply now’ and start your application.

Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children and young people develop at different stages.
  • You'll learn about the role of play in children's learning and wellbeing.
  • You'll understand nutrition and healthy eating in childcare settings.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect children and young people.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the skills needed to work in a childcare setting.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. A tutor is allocated to support you through the qualification. Assessment is based on the work you complete online. You'll also complete an English initial assessment before you start, to confirm this style of learning is right for you.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's play and daily routines in a nursery.
  • Childcare worker: care for children in a range of early years settings.
  • Youth support worker: work with young people in community or residential settings.
  • Playworker: plan and supervise play activities for children.
  • After-school club assistant: support children's activities outside school hours.
  • Residential childcare worker: provide care for children in residential settings.

What you could study next

A free childcare course at Level 2 is a solid starting point. From here, you could progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, which is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. You might also consider a Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education or a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce, depending on the setting you want to work in.

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