Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD) Level 2
NVQ
In London
Description
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Type
NVQ
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Location
London
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Duration
Flexible
Suitable for those who work with children under supervision.
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Learning and Development
Course programme
Description
The NVQ in CCLD Level 2 is suitable for those who work under supervision in a
face-to-face role with children between the ages of 0 and 16 years, such as
nursery officers, creche workers, special educational needs assistants and pre school practitioners.
Qualification overview
The NVQ is a skills benchmark. Achieving Level 2 is an assurance that the candidates skills are up-to-date and at the necessary level. The qualification can lead to increased responsibility, higher pay grades and promotion. This award gives candidates an opportunity to meet and network with fellow childcare professionals.
The qualification is structured to allow the candidate to work at their own pace, with their own assessor during working hours.
Timescale
3 to 18 months, dependent on the individual candidates competencies.
Content
Core units
* Contribute to positive relationships
* Help to keep children safe
* Support children's development
* Use support to develop own practice in children's care, learning and development
* Prepare and maintain environments to meet children's needs
* Support children's play and learning
Optional units
* Contribute to the effectiveness of teams
* Support the development of babies and children under 3 years
* Support a child with disabilities or special educational needs
* Support children and young people's play
Assessment
Candidates must complete six core units plus one optional unit in order to gain the full award.
Assessment is through direct observation within a childcare setting combined with inspection of supplementary evidence such as assignments, professional
discussion, witness testimonies and work products.
Awarding body
The awarding body for this qualification is Edexcel.
Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD) Level 2