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Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (England) (Sep Start)

at Burton and South Derbyshire College, Burton-On-Trent · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearPart time

What the college says

This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years of age with applied knowledge in an early years setting with children aged birth–5 years. Learners will need to attend a work based placement for one day a week within an early years setting for the duration of the course to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

What you need to get on

Applicants will be expected to have a recognised level 1 subject specific qualification (or) An equivalent occupational experience

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

  • Burton and South Derbyshire College

    Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Burton on Trent

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