The purpose of this qualification is to gain the understanding and skills that a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner needs to demonstrate to be considered qualified to support young children from birth to 5 years old.
| Course Title | Level 2 Diploma: The Early Years Practitioner (RQF) |
| Course Duration | From 12 Weeks. Course duration is dependant on candidate. |
| Pre-requisites | Age 16+ |
| Who is the course intended for? | ✓ Trainee Early Years Practitioners ✓ Child Minders / Babysitters ✓ Foster Parents |
Entry Requirements & Course Details
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent.
The recommended minimum age for this qualification is 16 years and above.
Course Details
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance.
Where indicated in the unit specifications, assessment must meet the requirements of the identified assessment strategy/principles.
All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a Pass – there is no grading.
Progression options
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
- Level 3 Award in ICT in Early Years (RQF)
- Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF)
Cost and how to pay
Our Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF) costs £780. We issue monthly invoices as standard.
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