Level 2 Cert in Working with Children in Early Years & Primary Settings - No L2 Entitlement
at Oaklands College, St. Albans · college
What the college says
The aim of this qualification is to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years. It covers a range of job roles working in Early Years.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.(with an opportunity to retake only one core GCSE). A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
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
Oaklands College
Work based
Start dates
- 2 September 2026
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