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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Northern Ireland)
Ref:
603/4723/5
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Children and Young People
Features:
Teaching materials available
Registration & certification fee:
£124.50
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
370
TQT:
480
Credit value:
48
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What does this qualification cover?
This qualification is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in a children’s setting.
This qualification confirms competence in these areas and serves as the required qualification for all new practitioners for registration and regulatory requirements in Northern Ireland.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to work or are working in a supervised role in children’s care, learning and development in Northern Ireland.
What are the entry requirements?
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve all 8 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which
could include: direct observation within the workplace, a portfolio of
evidence, written assignments or a task.
How many credits are required to complete it?
48 credits
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
This qualification requires learners to complete a 350-400 hour work placement.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the Level 3 Diploma for Children’s Care Learning and Development (Wales and Northern Ireland).
Career opportunities
Learners could progress to the following job roles:
- pre-school assistants
- nursery assistants
- creche assistants
- out of school childcare worker.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 612 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 509 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 113 KB)
Teaching/delivery guidance
Tutor guidance - be able to (PDF | 272 KB)
Tutor guidance - be able to (Word) (DOCX | 368 KB)
Transversal skills mapping (XLSX | 16 KB)
Work practice and placement guide for CCLD (PDF | 445 KB)
Supporting high quality provision in Northern Ireland (PDF | 2024 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Teaching materials
Supplementary Resources
Dietary Requirements Glossary
This glossary provides an alphabetical list of key terms related to dietary requirements.
Price
Free
Dietary Requirements Knowledge Quizzes
This resource contains interactive e-learning and a useful user guide. These knowledge quizzes relate to key topic areas within the larger context of dietary requirements.
Price
Free
Dietary Requirements Information Displays
These information displays provide quick references to key terms related to dietary requirements. They have been designed to be printed as A2 PDFs.
Price
Free
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Context, Principles and Values That Underpins Practice - Theme 1 (Y/617/6517)
Communication and Partnership Working - Theme 2 (D/617/6518)
Safeguarding Children - Theme 3 (D/617/6521)
Keeping Children Safe, Healthy and Well - Theme 4 (K/617/6523)
Support Children's Personal Care and Nutrition - Theme 5 (F/617/6527)
Supporting Children's Development - Theme 6 (J/617/6528)
Support Children's Play, Learning and Development - Theme 7 (L/617/6529)
Contribute to the Support of Children With Disabilities and/or Special Needs - Theme 8 (F/617/6530)