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Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma)

at Burnley College, Burnley · college

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Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification1 yearFull time

What the college says

Do you like spending time with children? Are you interested in working with children? Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same? Working in early years and childcare, you will have the opportunities to be involved in the learning and development of children. Here you can be fully committed to the child’s world, getting messy with paint, becoming a pirate on a magical adventure and playing outside in the mud in all weathers are just some of the activities you will be involved in. Throughout this course, you will enhance your knowledge and skills to effectively shape the lives and minds of young children. Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in early years. This programme will engage and support you on your journey, providing you with knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years with applied knowledge in the early years. This, along with industry experience in early years settings and primary schools offers the foundations of a career in early childhood.

What you need to get on

3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.This course is subject to a cleared enhanced 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

  • Burnley College

    Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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