Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus. This full-time, daytime early years practitioner qualification takes one year and covers child development, safeguarding, inclusive practice, legislation, and planning activities and play. You'll also complete a 250-hour placement in an early years or childcare setting. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths, or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.
Who this course is for
This one-year Level 2 qualification is for adults who want to work with children between birth and five years, with knowledge of children up to seven years. The course aims to help you understand what makes good quality childcare. The course covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas including early years and social care, so you'll develop the skills you need to support you to progress onto Level 3 qualifications across a number of sectors.
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at minimum grade 3 including English and maths, or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll understand child development from birth to age five, with knowledge extending to age seven.
You'll learn how to support inclusive practice in early years settings.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to apply them in childcare environments.
You'll explore relevant legislation and policy that governs early years provision.
You'll plan and support activities and play for young children.
You'll develop practical skills through a 250-hour placement in a real early years or childcare setting.
You'll gain an understanding of social care roles alongside early years occupational areas.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Hall Green Campus, combining taught sessions with a 250-hour work placement in an early years or childcare setting. During your placement, you'll demonstrate your skills as an early years practitioner in practice. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and evidence gathered from your placement.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working under supervision in a nursery setting.
Pre-school practitioner: supporting children's learning in pre-school environments.
Classroom assistant: assisting in reception or early years classes.
Early years worker: supporting children's development in childcare settings.
Playgroup assistant: helping to run structured play sessions for young 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 take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning: broadens your options into primary school and classroom-based roles.
Level 3 qualifications in social care: if you want to move into a related social care career.
