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Early Years Education (NCFE | Level 2 | Double)

Franklin Sixth Form College

Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BY

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 2
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 06 September 2027
Franklin College
1 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This qualification is designed to give you a strong understanding of the development and care of babies and young children from birth to seven years old, with a focus on the early years, covering 0-5 years. On successful completion of this course, this qualification meets the Department for Education's (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria, for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner role in the workforce.


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Course Details

This course is the perfect choice if you want to work within the Early Years industry but need to retake your Maths or English GCSE. Combining classroom learning with hands-on experience, the course is designed to meet the Department for Education's (DfE) requirements to work as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner. You'll spend 250 hours on a work placement in an early years setting, such as a nursery or primary school, gaining invaluable work experience and insight into your chosen career. Alongside your placement, you'll study a range of units to develop your understanding of early years. After successfully completing this qualification, you will be qualified to work as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or further your studies and continue to our Level 3 Education and Early Years T Level or CTEC Health and Social Care course.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Combination of coursework and observation in the workplace

Entry requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements

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Possible Career Paths:

Nursery Worker
Play Worker

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