Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Worksop. Classes run at Nottinghamshire Training Group. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 months, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study child and young person development, safeguarding, communication, and working practices across early years and youth support settings. The course includes a work placement with an employer. You'll need a Level 2 qualification in English and maths to apply. This level 2 childcare qualification is awarded by NCFE and covers working with children and young people up to the age of 18.
Who this course is for
Whether you are looking for a career as a nursery assistant, early years' practitioner for want to work with young people up to the age of 18 in a support worker capacity.
Entry requirements
Applicants will typically need to have a level 2 qualification in English and maths. Some employers may also require relevant work experience or qualifications
What you will learn
You'll understand how children and young people develop from birth to age 19.
You'll learn how to support children's learning, play, and wellbeing.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to recognise and respond to concerns.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll learn about health, safety, and welfare in childcare and youth settings.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
You'll gain experience through a work placement in a childcare or youth support setting.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Nottinghamshire Training Group, with a practical work placement element in a childcare or youth setting. Assessment includes written assignments, observations in the workplace, and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and practical skills. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nottinghamshire Training Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery.
Early years practitioner: working with children from birth to five in early years settings.
Youth support worker: helping young people up to age 18 in community or residential settings.
Playworker: planning and supervising play activities for children.
Childcare worker: providing care and support in day nurseries or children's centres.
Teaching assistant: supporting classroom learning in primary school settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory nursery staffing ratios. A natural next step if you want to work as a qualified practitioner in early years.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare: suited to those moving into children's homes or residential youth settings.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults): an option if you want to broaden into adult social care roles.
