Introduction to Early Years Education and Care (QCF) - CACHE Level 2 Certificate

You will learn about all aspects of children's care and education through theory lessons in college. The units you will study include:

• Introduction to Communication
• Introduction to Equality and Inclusion
• Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People
• Supporting positive behaviour

Additionally you will have the opportunity to develop your functional skills in English and Maths as these are important skills needed in the workplace.

• You will be working or volunteering in a nursery, crèche or children¿s centre.
• You will be interviewed about your knowledge and skills prior to full enrolment.
• You must also have undergone an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which costs approximately £50. Please bring this with you to your interview.

You will be assessed by written coursework, by an observation of your methods in the workplace, and sometimes by a task set by the examining board (CACHE).

Upon achievement of this qualification, learners can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors, such as Nursery assistant, Classroom assistant orPre-school assistant.

You could also progress onto the CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications and other Level 3 qualifications relating to Child Care.