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Early Years Practitioner Level 2

at Colchester Institute, Colchester · other provider

Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification9 monthsFull time

What the college says

The Early Years Practitioner Level 2 programme is designed to help build the knowledge and skills needed for learners looking to work with children and young people from birth to seven years of age.

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs (9-3) including English Language and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 1 qualification, and an interview. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS*) check is also required.

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

  • Colchester - Sheepen Road

    Colchester Institute Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · Colchester

Only place teaching it nearby

No other provider in the directory lists this exact qualification, so there is no like-for-like comparison to make. Similar courses in childcare and education are the next thing to look at.