Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner – NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma
- MOA
- Part Time
- Level
- Level 2
- Type
- Adult PT
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Location
- Employer Premises
- Start date: 01/09/2025
You must be employed in a childcare role in order to complete this qualification.
This role can be found in a range of private and public settings including; full day care, children’s centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision to deliver the Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner – NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments.
The purpose of the role is to work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. Within your daily work you will interact with parents, children, colleagues and wider multi agency professionals and partners such as health visitors, social workers and speech and language therapists.
- Course Overview
Duties of an Early Years Practitioner:
Support the observation and assessment of each child and contribute to their learning experiences
Assist with the care needs of the individual child such as teeth, skin, hair, feeding, changing nappies and toileting under direction of a more senior member of the team.
Responsible for ensuring that they recognise when a child is in danger and/or at risk of serious harm or abuse and contributing to the health and safety of the children, staff and others on the premises
Responsible for supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child
Supporting children’s learning through planned, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes and working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure
On programme - 12 months and 1 day -14 months complete portfolio.
- Progression Routes
On successful completion of this course you may progress onto:
Early Years Educator – Level 3 Lancaster & Morecambe College
Teaching Assistant – Level 3 Lancaster & Morecambe College
Assessor/Coach - Level 4
Learning and Teacher Skills – Level 5
Teacher – Level 6
- Entry Requirements
You must be employed in a childcare role in order to complete this qualification.
- Course Fees
This course costs £400.00, including exam fees.
You may be eligible for free study if you are 23 or under and this is your first full Level 2 or 3 course. Alternatively, if you are unemployed, receiving an eligible benefit, and taking the course to help you find employment.
You may also be entitled to additional financial support including course materials, uniforms, and childcare expenses depending upon your individual circumstances. Read more about Financial Support for adults.
- How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: B64203
