Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People's Workforce
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Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People's Workforce
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This course is suitable for those who would like to develop a career in working with children aged 0-5 years in an early years environment. You may be working in paid employment or are volunteering or want to work as a volunteer in an early years childcare setting. You need to be supporting or able to support the care and learning of children who are working to the EYFS curriculum. You must be working/volunteering or be able to work/volunteer for at least 12 hours per week in the childcare setting throughout your programme.
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You will be required to complete a 12-week induction programme prior to attending the Level 2 programme of study to prepare you for working within a childcare …Frequently asked questions
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This course is suitable for those who would like to develop a career in working with children aged 0-5 years in an early years environment. You may be working in paid employment or are volunteering or want to work as a volunteer in an early years childcare setting. You need to be supporting or able to support the care and learning of children who are working to the EYFS curriculum. You must be working/volunteering or be able to work/volunteer for at least 12 hours per week in the childcare setting throughout your programme.
Description
You will be required to complete a 12-week induction programme prior to attending the Level 2 programme of study to prepare you for working within a childcare setting and to assess the most appropriate progression route. This induction course attendance is on a Wednesday evening 6-9pm.You will then attend college at the Derby Road site to receive underpinning knowledge relating to supporting children's learning and development at a Level 2. The pattern of attendance is set on an individual basis.
This course is designed to recognise and develop the skills of those who work or volunteer with children and young people within an early years setting.
You may already be employed or volunteering as a childcare practitioner or be able to find a placement. You must be able to attend the childcare placement/work setting for at least 12 hours a week throughout the inducation programme and this level 2 programme.
How long is the course?
The induction programme is 12 weeks and then you have up to one year to complete the level 2 course however many students complete their studies well within this time frame.How will I be assessed?
The certificate consists of a variety of units which are assessed either by being observed in practice or are knowledge-based written assignments.Evidence for each unit is gathered using a selection of different methods including being observed in practice by an allocated assessor, answering written questions and producing written evidence of practice and knowledge.
There are no exams.
What will I study?
Best practice requirements around supporting children's learning and development in an early years setting including:Health and safety
Individual children's needs
Learning through play strategies
Development of children and young people from 0-19 years.
What does the course lead to?
If appropriate you may progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.What can I go on to study?
Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.Entry requirements
You must be aged 19 years or over and be able to study at a level 2.You will need to show competency in literacy and numeracy at level 1 or above.
You will need to undertake an interview, have two satisfactory references and complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check to ensure your suitability for working with children.
How much does it cost?
The costs are shown below but please ask at enquiry or interview as these depend on your individual circumstances and previous qualifications according to specific criteria. The induction part of the course has a nominal fee.Payments can be paid in 4 instalments for the main programme.
Please ask at your interview or contact the person whose details are shown below for an explanation of payment methods and information about individual costs.
When does it start?
Day Start End Start date Weeks Total fee Dis fee Wed 18:00 21:00 16/01/2013 52 744 wed 18:00 21:00 24/04/2013 52 744How do I apply?
Contact Davina Mouj on 01623 627191 ext 8110 or email davina.mouj@wnc.ac.ukWhat can I do next?
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