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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Workforce Course – E-Training

CostFREE
Duration8 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 The Children and Young People's Workforce Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a role with children or young people, from birth to age 19. The course covers knowledge and skills across early years settings, social care, and other children's environments. It typically takes 8 months to complete. This is the children and young people's workforce qualification that confirms occupational competence at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people birth to 19 years of age. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in children's environments including Early Years settings and social care. It is the only QCF Level 2 qualification conferring occupational competence for the Children and Young People's Workforce. Learners should be at least 16 years old and currently working or on practical placement as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. It is suitable for all those who wish to work or are working in a supervised role in the Children and Young People's workforce in England.

Entry requirements

Funding / Co-funding and Apprenticeships available. Funding is subject to eligibility.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child and young person development from birth to 19 years.
  • You'll learn how to support the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
  • You'll understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and families.
  • You'll explore the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusive practice in children's settings.
  • You'll learn how to work as part of a team within children's and young people's environments.
  • You'll understand your responsibilities and professional boundaries in your role.
  • You'll develop skills relevant to early years settings and social care contexts.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day work with children and young people. Assessment includes observations of your practice in the workplace, written assignments, and professional discussions with an assessor. Your assessor will visit you at work to observe and review your evidence.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. E-Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: supporting young people aged 11 to 19 in community or school settings.
  • Early Years Practitioner: working with children under 5 in nurseries or pre-schools.
  • Nursery Assistant: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery.
  • Playworker: planning and supervising play activities for school-age children.
  • Residential Childcare Worker: supporting children and young people in residential care.
  • Family Support Worker: helping families access services and develop parenting skills.
  • Teaching Assistant: supporting pupils and teachers in a primary school classroom.

What you could study next

Level 3 Early Years Educator (various awarding bodies) is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, making it the natural next step if you work in an early years setting. A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce broadens your options across social care and youth work. If you're interested in management, a Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education can support a supervisory role.

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