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

at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification12 monthsPart time

What the college says

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What you need to get on

Learners must be at least 19 years old who are either employed or have a volunteer position within an Early Years Setting. You must be working a minimum of 6 hours a week. Applicants must hold a GCSE English grade 3 or above (D equivalent) or level 1 functional skills.

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

  • Crawley College

    College Road, Crawley, RH10 1NR

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 October 2026 · Crawley

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