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The TQUK Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner is a vocational qualification designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for working in the early years sector. This diploma aims to prepare early childhood practitioners for roles that involve supporting the development and well-being of young children.
Online Early Years Level 2 Diploma Childcare Course This fully accredited Early Years Practitioner course is the direct replacement for the old NVQ Level 2 and is aimed at learners currently working or volunteering with children from birth to 5 years old and also gaining knowledge of children 5-7 years old in a variety of settings, including nurseries and preschools. This course meets the minimum Ofsted requirements for employment at Level 2.
Location:
Online, distance learning
Start dates and duration:
Apply now for any date
Tuition fees and funding:
Total course cost is £10,250 split equally across the duration of your course (full and part-time).
For UK students: you can apply for a non-means-tested government master’s loan.
Entry requirements:
2:2 honours degree and above or equivalent – from a recognised institution.
English language: IELTS Level 6.5 or above with no element below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Information requested on this form should be completed in as much detail in order to process your application successfully. All fields marked * must be completed.
There are no specific entry requirements however learners must be 16 years and above and learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Qualification consists of 09 mandatory units and 46 credits.
Mandatory Units | Level | Credit |
Communication with children | 2 | 4 |
Health and Safety in a childcare setting | 2 | 5 |
Safeguarding in a childcare setting | 2 | 5 |
Supporting activities, purposeful play and educational programmes | 2 | 5 |
Supporting children with special educational needs | 2 | 7 |
Understand child development | 2 | 7 |
Understand the principles of wellbeing in children | 2 | 5 |
Understand the role of the early years practitioner | 2 | 4 |
Working with others in early years childcare | 2 | 4 |
Assessment and direct observation
Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor-marked assignments (normally one after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of practical tasks and essay-type questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you complete each unit to the required standard.
Part of your course will require direct observation by a qualified assessor in your placement setting.
Your expert witness must be suitably qualified to do so, as below:
Have a working knowledge of the units for which they are providing expert testimony and hold one of the qualifications below:
Evidence or proof of the EW qualifications will be required as part of the enrolment process.
The use of an expert witness (EW) will be determined and agreed upon by the college assessor, and final assessment decisions must be made by the qualified assessor here at UK Open College.
If your setting will allow and you prefer an assessor from the college to visit your setting instead, then this can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact us for a quote if required.
The diploma can lead to roles in childcare settings or play work, allowing individuals to apply their knowledge and skills in various contexts that support the well-being and development of children.
The TQUK Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner can lead to various pathways and opportunities within the early years sector. Here are some potential outcomes and directions that graduates of this diploma might consider:
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
This TQUK Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner is accredited by Ofqual awarding body.
Fees
If you have any questions and want to know the fees please email us or call us
Phone: +44 (0) 203 771 5653
Email: admissions@westfieldcollege.co.uk
Not sure how these qualifications translate to the UK equivalents, but this is the entry criteria we have for this programme:
You’ll study 9 modules in total (approx. 37 hrs/week).
You’ll study 6 modules per year (approx. 25 hrs/week).
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