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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children & Young People

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This course is designed for new and existing childcare practitioners to gain the necessary skills to launch a career in Early Years. With a Cache Level 2 qualification, learners are much more employable and can go on to work in a rewarding Nursery Nurse role. With units ranging from safeguarding to child development, the course gives a broad knowledge of childcare and prepares learners to work in the childcare sector.

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About this Course

This qualification is for new practitioners who are looking to begin working in a rewarding career with children in either a nursery setting or a pre-school. The course teaches the vital knowledge required to deliver quality provision and care for children and young people that meets national standards set in the UK and many other countries. With a Level 2 certificate, childcare workers will be much more employable in the sector and able to begin progressing in a position within an early years setting. Cache are the UK’s hallmark of quality for people working in the care sectors and this course comes with CACHE certification at no extra cost.

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Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a CACHE Level 2 certificate and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Qualification

This is a knowledge only qualification. Experience in the real work environment is not required and the entire course is completed online. Please note that this is a knowledge only Level 2 qualification and does not require any practical assessments. This course requires students to pass 12 tutor marked assignments. The qualification can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:

• 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
• Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
• Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
• Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
• Links to further resources and information available on courses
• Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
• Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
• Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
• Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

Course Content

Included in this course are the following units:

• Unit 1 – Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
• Unit 2 – Importance of play for early learning
• Unit 3 – Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
• Unit 4 – Young Children’s Development
• Unit 5 – Accident prevention and fire safety when babysitting

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with indepth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject. You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 12 assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!

NCFE CACHE certified qualification

This course is fully accedited with NCFE CACHE and comes with their certification upon completion. This means you will achieve a fully Ofqual recognised qualification with the certification fees included in the course costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 772 0887 or email [email protected] .

What is included in this NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children & Young People course?

All of our courses come with everything you need. Your lessons, tuition and certification costs with NCFE CACHE are included in the cost of this qualification. There is nothing else that you need to buy or pay for in order to finish the course and get accredited.

Is this course regulated?

Yes this NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children & Young People course is fully regulated through Ofqual which means it is recognised by all employers and linked to national standards. You can find the qualification number for the course under the Description section and this can be checked with both the awarding body (NCFE) and Ofqual to heck it’s legitimacy.

CACHE are one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK and are now part of the NCFE brand. They have historically worked only in the education and care sectors and CACHE courses are seen as the leading brand for qualifications in care. This means that employers recognised these qualifications and they lead to a higher chance of employment.

Do I have to sit an exam?

No, there are no exams for this NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children & Young People course. Everything is assessed through coursework and assignments which you can submit at anytime within the enrolment term.

Am I assigned a tutor for this course?

You are! Once you have enrolled then you will have an assigned tutor, this person is the one who will be marking your work, providing feedback, and passing your work. If you need to speak to your tutor at any time throughout your enrollment then you can message them via the campus and they will reply within 24 hours of out working hours.

Can I speak to someone before I enrol?

Of course! We have course advisors and a customer service team in the office Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm who will be happy to help and answer any questions that you may have. You can call us on 0800 772 0887, email us at [email protected] or we even have a live chat facility.

How long do I have to study?

The enrolment term is 12 months, however, as long as you complete all of the written assignments and practical tasks (if applicable) then you can complete the course sooner if you wish. If you need any additional time after the 12 months then you can also extend which costs £60 per month and you can do this as many times as needed.

What are the payment options?

There are various payment options for this NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children & Young People course. The first option will be for you to purchase the course and pay in full upon enrolment. The second option is the pay monthly option, this is completely interest free and splits the cost into 12 monthly payments. Finally, we can send an invoice with 30 days payment terms if your employer will be funding the cost of the course – if you would like this option, then please ask your employer to get in contact with us so we can provide them with the details we will need.

Do you offer any funding for the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children & Young People course?

Unfortunately we don’t offer any free or funded courses but you can split the cost into 12 monthly payments which is completely interest free.

Do I need to buy anything else for this NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children & Young People course?

Everything that you will need will be provided to you when you enrol, you will also need to complete some of your own research too. Buying text books and other resources can become costly so we don’t ask you to or recommend buying anything, there is lots of free and very useful information online!

How do I log in and access my course?

Once you have enrolled then you have access to the campus right away to get started on your course. You can log in by going to our website and clicking ‘Log in’ at the top right hand side of the page. Your username is the email address that you used to enrol and your password is the one you created at the checkout when enrolling.

When will I receive my certificate?

Once you have completed and passed all units and your course is paid in full (either paid in full upon enrolment or if paying monthly then the remaining balance paid or monthly payments complete), then we can request your certificate from the Awarding Body. Certificates take 6-12 weeks to arrive with us, and once we receive them, we will then contact you to confirm the address to post them. Certificates are sent via Royal Mail 1 st Class, Tracked & Signed delivery.

What happens if I fail an assignment?

If you fail an assignment, then please do not worry! You can resubmit your assignment as many times as needed until you pass. Each time you submit an assignment then your tutor will mark it and provide feedback, you can then make the amendments and resubmit and have the new version marked again.

How do I complete my assignments?

Once you have enrolled and accessed the campus you will see your assignment tasks and criteria of what needs to be covered in each assignment.

How long does it take to mark my work?

We have a marking timescale of 5 working days from the submission, your tutor will mark your work and provide feedback with if you need to make any amendments to enable you to pass. Please note, we do ask that learners don’t upload more than one submission at a time as this will delay the marking not just for yourself but for other learners too.

Do I have to attend or view any live/virtual lessons?

You don’t, everything is in written, text, image and diagram format. You will have access to the campus 24/7 to be able to log in and complete your work. You won’t need to view any videos or audio lessons.

What device can I/shall I use?

As you will have assignments to write and type up for submission then we would recommend using a computer or laptop for this as you will need to use a software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs to type these. You may also be able to use an iPad/tablet for this. You can use a smartphone if you wish but you may find it difficult and it would probably be easier on a larger screen/device.

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Early Years Careers

Level 2 Childcare Qualification

14th January 2016 by Kelly 7 Comments

Are you looking for more information on a Level 2 Childcare qualification?

The CACHE Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care (QCF) course will enable students to gain a level 2 in childcare qualification.

What does the qualification cover?

By completing this course it will provide students will the knowledge of how children learn and develop from 0-7 years. It will provide a pathway to progressing onto the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care course.

Who is this Childcare course suitable for?

This course is for students from the age of 16 onwards, it is a great course for those that have very little or no experience of working with children.

Entry requirements

If studying through a college or training provider they may have their own guidelines so check before, if studying through CACHE the only requirement is you must be at least 16 years old.

Length of the course

It can take up to one year to complete the course

Courses to consider after completing the Level 2 childcare qualification

• CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications.
• Other Level 3 qualifications relating to child care.

What jobs can learners apply for after gaining this childcare qualification?

After completing this course and gaining your certificate there are various job roles you can apply for;

• Nursery assistant
• Pre-school assistant/playgroup assistant

Many nurseries today are looking for level 3 qualified practitioners therefore consider studying a level 3 childcare qualification after the level 2 course.

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Reader Interactions

7th June 2020 at 12:18 pm

What about if you’re home schooling/general babysitter? What nvq level would you need? If you need one at all for it to be legal to be employed in such a position?

29th March 2020 at 8:22 pm

what are the requirements. needed to apply for this course

17th March 2020 at 11:07 am

Hi can I have more details in level 2 qualification in childcare. Thank you.

30th October 2019 at 3:14 pm

Hi Im interested in doing my level 2 in child care but I’m not currently in a nursery practice, can I do this at home without being in a practice?

5th June 2019 at 12:54 pm

I have my level 3 health and social care and my level 2 childcare what can I do next

5th December 2018 at 3:41 pm

So this course will enable me t9 have the level 2 qualification for early years/childcare, not just providing information (like the open study uni one)

Also, can I go straight to Level 3 without having done a Level 2?

20th September 2018 at 2:49 pm

hi, can a level 2 be left unsupervised with nursery children 2 or 3 year olds

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