Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an early years setting, so your learning connects directly to the children and routines you work with every day. The course typically takes one year to complete. It covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and supporting play and learning. You'll work toward the NCFE Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner, a level 2 early years practitioner qualification that supports your role in nursery and childcare settings.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
You'll apply safeguarding principles and know how to keep children safe.
You'll develop skills in observing and recording children's progress.
You'll learn how to work with parents and carers effectively.
You'll understand the importance of inclusive practice and equality in early years settings.
You'll learn how to support children's physical care, health, and wellbeing.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification, so most of your learning and assessment happens in your early years setting. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your day-to-day practice. Assessment includes observations of your work with children, written tasks, and professional discussions with your assessor. University Centre Somerset will confirm the full assessment schedule with you and your employer.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery
Nursery assistant: working alongside qualified staff in early years settings
Childminder assistant: supporting registered childminders in home-based care
Early years keyworker: taking responsibility for a small group of children
Pre-school assistant: working in playgroups and pre-school settings
Creche worker: providing childcare in leisure or community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner: suited to those moving into a lead or supervisory role.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a short qualification many early years employers require.
