Level 2 Occupational Certificate in Education
This course is designed to help you develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to support babies and young children in early years environments. You will explore how to promote children’s safety, wellbeing, learning and development.
Top Course highlights
- Early years knowledge
- Practical activities
- Child development
- Safeguarding
- Professional skills
Learn from sector experts
Learn from experienced tutors. Develop your understanding of early years practice and expectations in childcare settings.
Connect learning with practice
Explore how to support play, routines, communication and children’s individual needs through 250 hours of meaningful placement.
Build your career skills
Develop confidence, professionalism, teamwork and reflective practice to support your next steps.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
Early years practitioners play an important part in helping young children feel safe, included and ready to learn. This course introduces the knowledge and skills needed to contribute positively to children’s care and development.
You will consider how to work respectfully with children, families and colleagues while following appropriate safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Learning may include classroom teaching, practical activities, case studies, research, discussions and work-based learning where required by the qualification.
Indicative areas of learning: child development; play and learning; safeguarding; health, safety and wellbeing; equality and inclusion; communication; working with parents and colleagues; professional responsibilities.
As the specification has not been released, we are unable to share units and assessment information. This will be available at interview.
English and maths are important elements of a full-time college programme. Additional study may be required depending on your existing qualifications.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
Careers: Successful completion may support progression towards early years practitioner opportunities, subject to the qualification meeting the relevant occupational requirements and employer recruitment conditions.
Progression: As this gives you a license to practice, progression will be towards employment or a level 3 apprenticeship.
The final assessment model, including any required practical observations and workplace evidence, will follow the approved qualification specification.
To be confirmed by the college; suitability for any required placement may also be considered.
Tutors can support your learning and progression planning, with access to college support services.
