Level 2 The Children and Young People's Workforce Course. Work-based training at your workplace. Funding may be available for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the centre for details. You train while working in a children's or young people's setting, building skills over 12 months. The course covers supporting children and young people in early years and care environments. You'll need a good standard of maths and English to start.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for those looking to enter the children and young people’s work force and assist in early years settings as Care Workers, Care Assistants, Early Years Assistants and other similar roles. By the end of the course learners will be at the nationally recognised Level 2 Standard. This qualification will enable nurseries, playgroups and childminders to develop staff and to effectively support children and young people within their settings.
Entry requirements
Good Standard of Maths & English
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in supporting children's learning and development in early years settings.
You'll understand how to safeguard children and young people in your care.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and their families.
You'll explore child development and how to support individual needs.
You'll learn how to work within professional and legal frameworks in childcare settings.
You'll understand how to support positive behaviour in children and young people.
You'll develop skills in working as part of a team in a care or early years environment.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day work, showing how you meet the requirements of the qualification. Assessment is ongoing and work-based, with an assessor visiting or observing you in your setting. You may also complete written tasks or professional discussions as part of your assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rochdale Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in community or care settings
Early Years Assistant: helping children learn and develop in nursery settings
Care Assistant (children): providing day-to-day care in residential or community roles
Nursery Assistant: working alongside qualified staff in nursery environments
Playgroup Assistant: supporting children's play and development in group settings
Childminder's Assistant: supporting a registered childminder in a home setting
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A natural next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in early years settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Children's Learning and Development: broadens your skills across a wider range of children's services roles.
Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education: a shorter qualification that builds on your Level 2 knowledge.
