Level 2 Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development

Further Details
Course Code	LP00296
Location	Deeside
Duration	Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course.
Department	Childcare, Childhood Studies & Playwork
Start Date	04 Sep 2024
End Date	20 Jun 2025

Course Overview

The qualification is designed for individuals working in, or intending to work, in the Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development sectors.

The qualification will cover the core knowledge and understanding to support working with children. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the core principles and values which underpin Childrens Care, Play, Learning and Development Practice.

Alongside the Core qualification you will complete the Level 2 Theory and Practice which will provide you with opportunities to experience working with children in the Childcare & Education sector.

In addition to the Level 2 Child Care qualification, you will also be required to complete the following
● GCSE in English & Maths or Essential Skills Wales
● Development of Welsh language skills, through Welsh in the workplace.

Assessment

The qualification will be assessed through a series of internally assessed tasks. There will also be externally marked assessment tasks including a multiple choice paper.

You will attend a compulsory work placement during the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.

Entry

4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above including English Language / Welsh (1st Language) and Maths, or satisfactory performance at Level 1.

You must be able to demonstrate the potential to work independently and safely in childcare settings.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.

Career Options

On successful completion you could progress to;
Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory

Examples of job roles include those who work under supervision, such as Playgroup Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Crèche Assistant, Out of School Childcare Worker and Cylch Meithrin Assistant.

Cost

Some courses may require kit lists to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.

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Adult Open Event – Bersham Road

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Adult Open Event – Yale

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Open Event – Bersham Road

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Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth

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Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi

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Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road

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Accessible Open Event – Northop

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