Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development Course in Bristol. Classes run at College Green Centre, full-time over one year. You'll study the knowledge and skills needed to work in a childcare setting, covering child development, safeguarding, and supporting children's learning. The course includes work placements in Bristol, giving you hands-on experience alongside your classroom study. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs including English or Maths at grade A to D, evidence of work experience with children, and the ability to travel to placements.
Who this course is for
In this one year full-time course, you will be able to work in a childcare setting as an assistant or to help you to progress onto the level 3 Early Years Education course.
Entry requirements
You will need:----A willingness to travel to work placements in Bristol--Evidence of work experience with children--Four GCSEs including English or Maths at grade A-D--
What you will learn
You'll explore how children grow and develop from birth through to early childhood.
You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
You'll study how to keep children safe and promote their health and wellbeing.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those working in childcare settings.
You'll learn how to work with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll develop skills in observing and recording children's progress.
You'll gain practical experience through work placements in Bristol childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at College Green Centre, combined with supervised work placements in childcare settings across Bristol. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. Your work placement hours contribute directly to your qualification evidence, giving you hands-on experience alongside your taught sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College Green Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to be able to travel to work placements in Bristol, so factor in travel time and costs when planning your week.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines in a nursery
Childcare assistant: working under supervision in a daycare or creche setting
Playgroup assistant: helping run sessions for young children in community settings
After-school club assistant: supporting children aged 4 to 11 in out-of-school care
Early years practitioner (assistant level): working in a Reception or pre-school class
Nanny or childminder's assistant: supporting home-based childcare
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a childcare setting.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce: broadens your options into schools, residential care, and support work with older children.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a two-year full-time qualification combining study with a substantial industry placement.
