Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Practitioners (Diploma)

Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Practitioners (Diploma)

This is the course for students looking at potentially working with children straight from completing the course in roles such as teaching assistant or nursery practitioner, or for students who want to progress on to the Level 3 T Level course in Education and Early Years.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LID2CLD

  • Validated By

    AAT

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 2

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    1 year

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• Overview

  This is a one year course for anyone interested in working with children as a teaching assistant or nursery assistant. Alternatively, progressing onto higher level courses can lead to qualifications which will help you to gain employment in careers such as teaching or as an early years practitioner.

  The units studied cover all aspects of understanding and supporting young children’s play and development, including policy and procedures; child development; health and safety, safeguarding, communication, language and literacy; partnership work, children learning through play, observation, assessment and planning and personal development.

  There will be the opportunity to experience a number of work placements in an early years setting, such as day nurseries or nursery schools, working with children aged 0-5 years. Placements are a major part of this course because there is no better way to learn about working with babies and young children than through first-hand experience and all students will complete 280 hours of work placement, which equates to 1 day a week in the workplace.   

  Please note that as part of the course you will also study English and Maths, and you will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check to confirm you do not have any cautions or convictions which would put in question your suitability to work in these areas.

  Course Highlights:

  Voluntary work, guest speakers, trips out, Early Years & Teaching Academy 

  Enhanced DBS – During your course you will attend a placement, in a workplace related to your course. Due to this, you are required to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check which is a criminal records background check to assess whether you are suitable to work with vulnerable people, such as children and vulnerable adults. The college will guide you through the online application process, however you will have to produce identification as part of this. Information about what a DBS check is and the ID required to process your application can be found here.

  We strongly advise you to obtain the ID required as soon as possible, so your application isn’t delayed.

  

• Entry Requirements

  For our Level 2 Pre-Advanced courses our entry requirements are 4 x GCSEs at Grade 3, Maths or English Language/Literature at Grade 3 and Grade 2 in the other subjects. Level 2 courses last for 1 year.

  Please note, some courses and subjects will have additional specific entry requirements or require DBS clearance to undertake placements. Information about this can be found in our course leaflet (available to download above), the Apply Portal, and on your offer letter which you will receive after your interview.

  Requirements: 4x Grade 3s, including English Language, and a Grade 2 in Maths and 2 others.

• How will I be assessed?

  The course is assessed through coursework which takes the form of assignments and placement work.

• Progression Pathway

  The course prepares you to progress in college, onto an Apprenticeship, or into employment.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.

• Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) for 16-18 Students

  Students applying for this course undertake work placements with children and vulnerable people as part of their course. It is a requirement that all students complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check to confirm they do not have any cautions or convictions which would put in question their suitability to work in these areas. Students who do have convictions may not be able to complete this course. You will need to provide 3 ID documents. These can include; Birth Certificate, Driving License, Passport, Bank statement or a letter.

  If this is a cause for concern please speak in confidence to a member of the Schools Liaison team, contact the Head of School or discuss this at one of the College Open Evenings.