Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Great Yarmouth. Evening childcare classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. The course runs for 96 hours and covers the skills and knowledge needed when caring for children and young people. You'll study in the classroom on weekday evenings, making it possible to fit a level 2 childcare qualification around other commitments.
Who this course is for
Introducing Caring for Children and Young People L2 Cert E&T (GXH00AAAL2 25/26GA) is based in the Community department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll explore the development stages of children and young people.
You'll learn how to support the health, wellbeing, and safety of children and young people.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in practice.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of those working in childcare and youth settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that this level 2 childcare qualification is the right fit for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or residential settings.
Nursery Assistant: assist qualified staff in early years settings.
Playworker: plan and supervise play activities for children.
Childcare Assistant: support children's daily care and learning.
Learning Support Assistant: help children in school or specialist settings.
Family Support Worker: work with families and children in the community.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce: broadens your skills across youth work, residential care, and support roles.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care: useful if you're considering a move into adult or community care.
