NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma)

Ref:

610/4587/1

Sector:

Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator

Features:

Licence to practise Preparation for employment Nested qualification

Registration & certification fee:

£124.50

Level:

Level 2

Minimum entry age:

GLH:

293

TQT:

370

Credit value:

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About this qualification

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years, with applied knowledge in the early years (birth to 5 years).

This qualification contains knowledge and skills that meet the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) Early Years Practitioner (EYP) criteria in full and maps to the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) within the Early Years Practitioner occupational standard in England.

Nested qualification

This qualification is part of a nested suite, including the following qualification:

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma) (610/4588/3).

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is designed for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. Industry experience is required, and learners must already have prior core knowledge and skills within the early years sector to study this qualification.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but centres may have their own guidelines.

How is this qualification structured?

To be awarded this diploma qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 37 credits from 14 mandatory units.

How is it assessed?

This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.

How long will it take to complete this qualification?

This qualification can be completed in 1 to 2 years depending on the learner’s experience.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

Learners will need to be working or on a practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills. It is recommended that learners complete 250 placement hours while undertaking this qualification.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

Learners are able to progress to level 3 early years educator qualifications and other relevant level 3 qualifications.

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