Early Years Educator (Workforce) Certificate Level 2

• Course details, fees and dates

  Course Code 23-PL2CT-EAY-1A / 10901

  Start Date Monday 04 Sep 2023

  How long is the course? 52 weeks

  What time does the course start? TBC

  What time does the course end? TBC

  When does the course run? Tue

  How much does the course cost? Tuition fee £1,250 Exam fee £95 Certification fee £0 Materials fee £0 = Total fee £1,345

  Are concessions available? If you are 19-23 or receiving benefits, please refer to our Fee Concessions Information.

  Examining Body CACHE/NCFE

  Is an interview required? Yes

• Co-funding

  If you meet the criteria for co-funding, then you may be entitled to pay a reduced amount. Co-funded courses are courses that are paid for entirely or in part by the government.

  The total co-funded amount for this course is: £994

• What qualification or experience do I need to start the course?

  During the course, you will need to be working or volunteering for a minimum of 250 hours in a child care setting.

• How will I be taught?

  The course includes 2 hours classroom-based teaching per week and you will be required to spend at least 2 hours per week on independent study and set tasks. You will also gain experience in your child care setting.

• How will I be assessed?

  You will be allocated an assessor who will observe you in your workplace setting. You will also complete a series of set tasks and will need to pass all 14 mandatory units and 2 optional units.

• What qualification will I get?

  Successful students will receive the Introduction to Early Years Education and Care CACHE Level 2 Certificate.

• What can the course lead to?

  Once you have completed this course, you could progress on to the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) CACHE level 3 diploma or go on to work in roles such as a nursery assistant, a classroom assistant or a pre-school assistant.