Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
at Lakes College West Cumbria, Workington · college
What the college says
School Leavers
What you need to get on
New applicants: To study this course you will need 4 GCSEs 3-9 (D-A*) including maths or English. Plus a satisfactory DBS check. Existing students: Successful completion of a relevent level 1 qualification and demonstrate progression in maths or English. You will also need a satisfactory DBS check.
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
Lakes College West Cumbria
Hallwood Road Lillyhall, Workington, CA14 4JN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Workington
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