Level 2 Children & Young People's Workforce or Level 2 Apprenticeship in Childcare

Entry requirements

The Level 1 Award or Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children & Young People would be an advantage but no formal entry qualifications are required. You must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in this subject and will be expected to develop your English, Maths and I.C.T. skills.

Course Details

This course will develop your skills and knowledge working with children and young people in a variety of settings. Course units include:

  • Communication and Relationships with adults and children
  • Health & Safety
  • Development of children and assessment
  • Professional practice and principles of practice
  • Safeguarding

You will learn about Employment Rights & Responsibilities and complete Functional Skills qualifications for English, Maths and I.C.T. You will also be able to attend a certified First Aid course.

Your progress will be assessed through written tasks and observations carried out at your workplace. External assessment (on-line or paper-based) will take place for you to gain your Technical Certificate and Functional Skills qualifications.

You must be employed or have an Apprenticeship agreement with an employer for over 16 hours a week in order to complete your Apprenticeship. You will be required to attend regular in-house training and some assignments may have to be completed in your own time. Apprenticeships are subject to availability and will be funded by your employer.

This course offered by Gosport College, in partnership with Fareport, will be studied at Fareport’s own training centre located on Gosport High Street (Opposite the Post Office).

Please be aware that due to Health and Safety Regulations a uniform is compulsory and that this will be at the student’s expense.

Next Steps

Once you have completed the Level 2 Certificate you could progress onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Childcare. Progressions from Level 3 may be onto a Level 5 Management qualification or a Foundation Degree.

You can apply for courses in one of three ways:

Students will be offered a place on an appropriate programme of study which best meets their learning needs and aspirations. For many of the programmes of study, there are minimum entry requirements. These requirements must be met and will be discussed at interview. More details in the Admissions Policy.

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