NCFE CACHE Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Level 2 (19+)

OVERVIEW

The aim of this part-time course qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years. The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.

This qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years.

Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on a practical placement to show competence in both knowledge and skills. Placement opportunity must allow for skills application with babies and young children sufficient to meet the assessment criteria for the qualification.

Learners study 14 mandatory units including;

• Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner
• Understand how to support children’s development
• Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings
• Promote play in early years settings
• Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities