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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Practitioner (Diploma)

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification36 weeksFull time£1,575

What the college says

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma for Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Practitioner has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years, with applied knowledge in the early years (birth to 5 years). It also provides introductory sector knowledge of professional practice to support wider contextual understanding of the early years practitioner route and optional units that provide learners with transferable employability skills.

What you need to get on

Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and maths. This is a full-time study programme, and you will be required to attend college during the week and attend a practical placement for the duration of the course, and this will be in an early year setting to show competence in both skills and knowledge.

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

  • Slough and Langley College

    Station Road Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Slough

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