Level 2 The Early Years Practitioner Course in Newport. Classes run at HTP Apprenticeship College Riverbank Campus, full-time during the day. Government funding may be available, so fees will depend on your circumstances. The course runs for 39 weeks and covers working with children from birth to age five in early years settings in England. You'll study child development, safeguarding, health and safety, communication, and planning play and learning activities. There are no formal entry requirements. The course also includes a work experience placement.
Who this course is for
The BIIAB Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner is aimed at people working with young children from birth to the age of five in early years settings in England. It also provides knowledge of children up to the age of seven.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll understand how babies and young children develop from birth to age five.
You'll learn how to keep children safe, covering safeguarding responsibilities in early years settings.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to childcare environments.
You'll support children's health and wellbeing day to day.
You'll communicate effectively with young children in early years settings.
You'll contribute to planning and delivering play activities and educational programmes.
You'll understand how to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll learn the role and responsibilities of an Early Years Practitioner, including working as part of a team.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Riverbank Campus and complete a work experience placement in an early years setting. Learning covers mandatory units through a mix of taught sessions and practical experience. Assessment is through the BIIAB qualification framework. Maths and English are assessed separately via GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications, which are built into the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. HTP Apprenticeship College Riverbank Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily care in nurseries.
Early years practitioner: working with children from birth to age five.
Pre-school practitioner: delivering play-based learning in pre-school settings.
Classroom assistant: supporting teachers in reception and early years classes.
Childminder assistant: helping registered childminders in home-based settings.
Playgroup assistant: supporting children's activities in community playgroups.
After-school assistant: supervising and engaging children in after-school clubs.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge across a wider age range and opens roles in schools and children's centres.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a two-year full-time qualification for those wanting a deeper route into the sector.
