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Pre T Level Diploma in Early Years Practitioner L2

at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college

Level 2T LevelsTechnical Occupational Qualification1 yearFull time

What the college says

This full-time Early Years course will provide you with an introduction to a wide range of key subject areas within Early Years, specifically to progress you to our Level 3 Education and Childcare T.Level in 2024. This qualification aims to give you the opportunity to investigate a work role in the Early Years sector and provide the underpinning knowledge needed to work effectively. It is designed for anyone considering a career in Education who needs a bridging course before starting a T.Level. You will gain an understanding of Early Years and Education as you study areas such as: Child Development, Safeguarding, promoting physical activity, providing an enabling environment and understanding the roles and responsibilities within an Early Years setting. This qualification is fulltime and designed for 16-18-year olds wanting a career in the Education sector. This bridging course will prepare you for the substantial T.Level in 2024. For example in order to enrol on a T.Level you may need to have five high grade GSCEs to include maths/English, therefore this bridging course Level 2 is ideal to prepare you.

What you need to get on

The Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner course is designed to prepare learners for the T.Level in Education and Childcare in which you need five GSCEs at grade four or above therefore if you do not have the five required we will consider you on an individual basis for this Level 2. You must already have at least either Maths or English at grade 4.

How you are assessed

Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.

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

  • Woodhouse Lane Campus

    Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland

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