Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, full-time during the day. If you're 18 or under, no course fees apply. If you're 19 to 23 years old, fees may be waived in full or in part depending on your circumstances. This level 2 early years practitioner qualification covers child development from birth to 7 years, with a focus on the early years practitioner role for children from birth to 5. You'll also build professional practice knowledge and transferable employability skills. The course takes one year to complete.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years (birth to 5 years). It also provides introductory sector knowledge of professional practice to support wider contextual understanding of the EYP route and optional units that provide learners with transferable employability skills.
Entry requirements
GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and mathsPlusA successful interview with a tutorThe ability to study independentlyA genuine interest in the subjectGood communication skillsHardworking approach towards the industry
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 7 years old.
You'll study applied early years practice for children from birth to 5 years old.
You'll learn about professional practice and the wider context of the early years sector.
You'll explore how to support babies and young children's learning and wellbeing.
You'll build transferable employability skills relevant to childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Bispham Campus, full-time during the day. Learning is a mix of taught sessions and independent study. Entry to the course requires a successful interview with a tutor, GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and maths, good communication skills, and a hardworking approach. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the centre before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner. Support children's learning in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant. Assist qualified staff in early years classrooms.
Childcare worker. Work with young children in a day nursery or creche.
Early years teaching assistant. Support children aged 3 to 5 in school.
Playgroup worker. Lead or assist in community play sessions for young children.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator. This is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the natural next step after this Diploma.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce. Broadens your knowledge across the full early years sector and supports progression to room leader roles.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning. Opens routes into primary school support roles.
