Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, full-time during the day. You'll study child development, play and learning, nutrition, legislation, and the role of the practitioner, covering children aged 0 to 11. The course takes one year to complete. It's a strong starting point for anyone heading into nursery or primary education settings. This is an NCFE qualification, and the level 2 childcare certificate it awards is recognised by employers across the early years sector.
Who this course is for
Prepare for a rewarding career in early years and primary education with our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate. This qualification covers a range of key subject areas that provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to care for and educate children aged between 0 and 11 years 11 months old. Some of the units that are covered during this qualification include: child development, play and learning, exploring legislation, the role of the practitioner, nutrition and physical develop. Within the course you will also study GCSE Maths and English Language (if required). You'll also gain valuable hands-on experience through placements in early years settings and primary schools.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore how children develop from birth to age 11.
You'll study how play supports children's learning and development.
You'll learn about legislation that protects children and shapes practice.
You'll understand the role of the practitioner in early years and primary settings.
You'll cover children's nutrition and the importance of physical development.
You'll build knowledge of how to support children's wellbeing and education.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Yeovil College, five days a week during the day. The course is delivered over one year and combines taught lessons with unit-based assessment. Assessment methods for this NCFE qualification include written assignments and knowledge checks tied to each unit. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the team can confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Yeovil College 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 setting.
Nursery practitioner: work directly with children aged 0 to 5 in early years.
Childminder: care for children in a home-based setting (registration required).
Teaching assistant: support learning in a primary school classroom.
Playworker: lead play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Early years key worker: take responsibility for a small group of children.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to work as a qualified practitioner.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge and opens roles in a wider range of children's settings.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: if you're drawn toward primary school support roles.
