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Early Years Practitioner Diploma

at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma35 weeksFull time

What the college says

If you want a rewarding career working in a childcare setting we have number of routes for you to follow. This course will provide you knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in this area. This qualification will consider you qualified to support young children from birth to 5 years. This course is specifically for adults. You will need to have a clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) to work in the childcare sector. Work placements will supplement your studies, and our industry professional tutors will help you to maximise your full potential.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 or equivalent including English or maths.

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

  • Leigh Campus

    Sale Way, Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leigh

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