Level 2 Work Based Apprenticeship in Childcare

This Level 2 Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to ‘Earn while you learn’ combining on the job training and delivery, with monthly workshops to gain the knowledge and experience needed to work in the Childcare sector.

P10751

Other

Full-Time

Further Education

Early Years

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Off Site.

Course Overview

This Apprenticeship is equivalent to five GCSE’s at A*-C and will allow you to gain the knowledge and experience needed to work in the Childcare sector.

The course will be delivered through a combination of onsite delivery and classroom based monthly workshops by a qualified Trainer/Assessor. The qualification is made up of a combination of mandatory and optional units.

To be permanently employed or seeking employment within the Childcare Industry and be contracted to work minimum of 21 hours per week.

To be eligible for this Apprenticeship, you will be aged 18 or over.

Mandatory units include:

Introduction to personal development and communication
Child and young person development
Safeguarding and Health and Safety
Positive environments and Partnerships
Supporting children's development through play

Optional units can be chosen based on your interests and the experience you are gaining through your job role. Optional units include; ICT, Mathematical development, supporting disabled children and those with additional needs and introductory awareness of sensory loss.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will also be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE Grade C in English, Maths, or ICT or equivalent. For you to be exempt, you will be required to show us original copies of your certificates.

You are aged over 18, employed or starting a new job within the Childcare sector or moving into a new position within your current company and would like to develop your skills.

Not currently employed? If you would like to work in the childcare sector but are not currently employed liaise with our Apprenticeship team now by emailing hdoherty@serc.ac.uk

A range of topics within the mandatory and optional units and lots of hands on practical skills to take with you through your career in Childcare.

The flexibility of this programme. The training will be tailored to your preferred learning style incorporating blended learning and will be delivered one to one or in small groups.

With your Level 2 qualification you will gain recognition as a qualified person within the Childcare sector and can progress to a Level 3 Apprenticeship and a Career as a Room Leader.

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Off Site.

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Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces	Apply or get more information
Level 2 Work Based Apprenticeship in Childcare Y10751OF1A-24/25-FT	Off Site	26/08/2024	18		More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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