NEW Level 2 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Certificate

Ref: WTOCEYCN2

Course Summary

The Level 2 is now provided as a progression route to the level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce, as the government aim is for all practitioners to be qualified to a level 3 minimum.

Mandatory Units;

Communication in Health, Social Care or Children & Young People's Settings
Introduction to Equality & Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings
Introduction to Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings
Child and Young Person Development
Support Child & Young Person Development
Safeguard the welfare of Children & Young People
Support Children & Young People's Health & Safety
Support Children & Young People's Positive Behaviour
Support Positive Environments for Children and Young People
Understand Partnership Working in Services for Children & Young People
Paediatric first aid. x2 units
Maintain & Support Relationships with Children & Young People

Optional Units - there are various optional units and it's predicted that 1 or 2 units will be taken. (dependent upon credit accumulation)

To acheive you must have 35 credits in total.

Due to this course being new, the content in this fact sheet is correct at the time of printing. (May 2010)

Why choose this course?

This course has been designed to help students develop and improve practical skills, and qualifications required for working with children in the early years sector.

What will I learn?

The course will involve all the underpinning knowledge and skills required to work in a setting of your choice.

Development patterns for 0-19 years will be taught and used in assessment and evaluation of children's development.

What are the entry requirements?

Students may be accepted without standard qualifications.

Personal skills and current experience will be taken into consideration. All students must engage in nursery practice, minimum 16 hours per week.

All applicants are expected to attend a presentation evening or interview in college.

What will you achieve?

Unlike the previous level 2 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development, the new Level 2 Certificate for Children's Young & People's Workforce is designed as a progression to the Level 3 Diploma - not as a stand alone qualification.

Where can I go next?

The natural progression is the Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People's Workforce.

What facilities do we have?

As well as offering an education designed to meet your individual needs, The Oldham College has invested in many additional facilities that will be of benefit to you.

They include:

Refectory and shop
Library and learning centres
Computer facilities
Childcare (Butterflies Nursery)
Virtual Learning Environment
Gymnasium
Prayer Room

How much will it cost?

£950 - cost of course.

£200 - price where part funded.

How long is the course?

Approx 9 months. Blended learning available, with regular work shop sessions and Assessor support.

How do I apply?

To enrol on this course, please call us on 0800 032 7288