Children and Young People's Workforce (Care Early Years)

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Apprenticeship - City & Guilds

Level

Level Two

What's it all about?

As an apprentice you will gain valuable experience and occupational competence within your workplace setting. You will be employed and your job role will include working with children and young people predominately within a pre-school, nursery, foundation stage environment working under the direction of a qualified childcare worker with children aged birth to five years.

Most of your training/learning will take place within your workplace. On completion of the Apprenticeship you will have gained a range of qualifications which make-up the Apprenticeship framework giving you a good grounding for your career.

Progression

• Apprenticeship at higher level through City College Plymouth.

• Part-time Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce or similar related courses.

• Opportunities in a range of organisations dealing with young people and children.

Entry Requirements

Acceptance on this course will be determined through an interview via the Work-based Learning Department and aassessment carried out by the childcare team at the College.

Duration

15 months

Business Benefits

Apprenticeships allow you to invest in your business's future. By taking on an apprentice you can acquire specialist skills for your business that allow you to keep abreast of new legislations and policies while getting to know the abilities of your apprentice who at the end of their programme may have potential to progress within your organisation and undertake a higher level of responsibility.

Roll On Roll Off?

Yes

Are there any exams?

Certificate: continuous assessment both on and off-the-job to record your practical skills and knowledge.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People's Workforce:

You will need to achieve the full 53 credits from completing mandatory units and a selection of option units. The optional units will be decided in negotiation with your assessor based on your job role within your organisation. Units will include:

• health and safety

• team work

• planning and organising work

• safeguarding

Functional Skills in maths, literacy and ICTr, employee rights and responsibilities, personal learning and thinking skills.

When can I study?

You will have to attend specific College workshops as required at Goschen

Course Facts

This course is run on a roll on roll off basis, enrolments available throughout the year. Please contact us for further information on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.