Level 2 course enrolment is extended
College-based childcare students will be able to continue to enrol on current Level 2 courses until December, pending the launch of a new Level 2 Certificate.
The CWDC said this was a temporary measure for 16- to 19-year-olds studying full and relevant Level 2 vocationally related qualifications in the qualifications list for those delivering the EYFS.
A new Level 2 Certificate is likely to mirror the revised apprenticeship framework due in the autumn. It will include two optional units from Level 3 to bridge the gap for students who want to go on to gain the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce.
Until the end of the year students will be able to enrol on: CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education; CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education; Edexcel Level 2 BTec First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development (subject to approval and inclusion on the qualifications list for those delivering the EYFS).
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The makeup of the units for the Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce
SfCD Shared Core Unit @L2
Introduction to Communication in Health, Social Care or Childen & Young People's Settings
3 Credits
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SfCD Shared Core Unit @L2
Introduction to Equality & Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children & Young People's Settings
2 Credits
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SfCD Shared Core Unit @L2
Introduction to Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children & Young People's Settings
3 Credits
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10 Mandatory Core Units (generic for the Children & Young People's Workforce)
23 Credits
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Optional Units - level 2 and level 3 units available 4 credits (minimum)
