Free Level 2 The Children and Young People's Workforce Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a relevant childcare or youth setting, applying your learning directly in your role. The course typically takes one year to complete. You'll cover areas including child development, safeguarding, communication, and supporting the wellbeing of children and young people. To enrol, you must already be working in an appropriate setting at the right level.
Who this course is for
Qualification only delivery funded directly by the learner
Entry requirements
Applications through the website - must be working in the appropriate setting at the correct level.
What you will learn
You'll understand child and young person development across key age ranges.
You'll learn how to safeguard children and young people in your setting.
You'll develop skills in communicating effectively with children, young people, and their families.
You'll support the health, wellbeing, and nutritional needs of children and young people.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with other professionals and agencies.
You'll understand your responsibilities under legislation and codes of practice in the sector.
You'll develop reflective practice skills to improve your own performance at work.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. You gather evidence from your day-to-day practice in your workplace setting. Assessment includes a portfolio of evidence, observations of your practice by an assessor, and professional discussions. You'll be assessed against the qualification standards in your actual work environment. You must be employed or placed in an appropriate children and young people's setting throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or educational settings.
Early Years Practitioner: work in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres.
Playworker: plan and supervise play activities for children.
Teaching Assistant: support children's learning in a school environment.
Residential Childcare Worker: provide care for children in residential settings.
Family Support Worker: help families access services and build parenting skills.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery and pre-school work. A natural next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare: for those working toward a career in residential care for children and young people.
Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge and supports progression into supervisory roles.
