NCFE CACHE Level 2 Children and Young People Workforce

This qualification has been developed for people wanting to work in the children and young people’s workforce. It is ideal for learners who are just starting out in their career and do not feel ready to take a full Level 3 qualification.

This qualification aims to...

The qualification will help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working under supervision with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas in children’s settings, including early years and social care. This qualification enables credits and learning to be transferred from this qualification to the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) providing a direct progression route.

Qualification structure

To complete the certificate learners must achieve a minimum of 35 credits.

29 credits will come from the 11 mandatory units the remaining 6 credits can be achieved from a choice of 16 optional units.

Placement requirements

Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on a practical placement as an important part of the assessment process involves evaluating skills in real working situations. We recommend 350 hours across the age ranges.

Progression opportunities

This qualification provides a direct progression route to the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce as they share a number of units. Learners could also progress to the following job roles:

• assistant pre-school workers

• assistants in children’s centres

• assistants in day nurseries, nursery schools and nursery classes in primary schools

Assessment

Units are assessed by the Centre using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task set by us. Grading of all units will be either pass or refer

I am a Level 6 qualified Early Years Coordinator and I recently completed my Level 3 SEND Course. I was able to reflect on my current practice and make positive changes through what I was learning. I enjoyed the simplicity and organisation of the course, needing to answer pre set questions to show your understanding with all evidence stored in your own, personal portfolio. This course certainly made me more confident within my role as a SENCO

I found the Level 3 SEND course challenging but very interesting. I learnt so much over the duration of the course, all relevant to practice which I have been able to implement in setting, to strengthen our SEN offering support to both children their carers/parents. Hazel was always on hand to offer advice or guidance when needed. I would strongly recommend this course even to those already familiar with the subject because it is so comprehensive and encourages you to reflect on what you already practice.