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Children & Young People'S Workforce Level 2 Certificate Workplace

at Barnsley College, Barnsley · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 year

What the college says

These qualifications are designed for learners who want to develop a career as a childminder, youth worker, nursery nurse or nursery manager. Level 2 will suit you if you work, or are about to work, in a supporting role as a nursery assistant, Crèche worker or special educational needs assistant. You want to work with children, but you’ll generally work under supervision.

What you need to get on

There are no formal qualifications for this award; however you must be a volunteer, a childminder or currently employed in an OFSTED inspected environment – having experience in an Early Years setting. An initial assessment for Numeracy and Literacy will take place on application to the course Students will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Barnsley College

    Work based

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.