NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

This qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between the ages of birth and 5 years and will give them the opportunity to gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification however learners must be aged 16 or over.

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. Knowledge based outcomes can be assessed using non–mandatory assessment tasks provided for tutors’ convenience in this specification. Skills based outcomes must be achieved with reference to a real work environment and must include direct observation within the workplace. To gain this qualification, learners must complete all of the 14 mandatory units. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

Placement opportunity must allow for skills application with babies and young children sufficient to meet the assessment criteria for the qualification. This qualification allows a learner to count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner across the Early Years Workforce.
Learners may work under supervision in a variety of roles such as:
• nursery practitioner
• classroom assistant
• pre-school practitioner.