Children’s Care, Play, Learning Development (Core Level 2) alongside Employability Skills in Childcare - Extended Certificate 
Overview
This Level 2 course is specifically designed for 16+ year-olds, to give you the essential knowledge and skills needed to start on a fulfilling career in childcare. This course is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of the early years and childcare sectors. This course will include a work placement.
Key information
- Two GCSEs at grade C and at least a D in English Language
- You must complete a DBS prior to enrolling on the course (approximately £40).
This full-time course has two elements: WJEC Level 2 Core and Level 2 Practice and Theory which will be completed over 1 academic year.
To achieve your Core qualification, we will prepare you to pass one multiple choice assessment.
To achieve the practice and theory qualification you will be supported to complete a placement portfolio. This will involve you observing and planning activities for children aged 0-7 years.
In addition, you will complete a theory exam based on content taught in class with a resit opportunity.
All assessments are graded pass or fail.
Passing this course will provide opportunities for you to apply for:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development (full-time or apprenticeship route)
- Employment in a day nursery or Flying Start setting as a supervised childcare practitioner
- Employment as a teaching assistant.
- We will help and support you to find a suitable placement when starting with us
- A clean DBS (police check) is required before you can start.