Early Years Practitioner
Level 2
Duration: Up to 12 – 15 Months (including the End Point Assessment)
Start Date: Throughout the year
Apprenticeship Standard: Early Years Practitioner
The early years apprenticeship offers the candidate the opportunity to pursue a career as a childcare practitioner under the guidance and
supervision of an early year’s educator and/or another suitable qualified professional.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, but candidates must show a genuine interest in working with children and be judged capable of
achieving Functional Skills Level 1 in maths and English.
To be able to gain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
What will I study?
The Level 2 Early Years Practitioner includes:
Early years development of children and young people in communication and personal development
How to develop a positive and caring environment for children and young people
Build and maintain a relationship with children and young people
Why health and well-being are important for babies and children
Paediatric First Aid
Career Opportunities
Candidates who successfully achieve their standards can progress into a variety of settings, such as:
Nursery Assistant
Classroom Assistant
Creche Assistant
Assistant Childminder
Nanny
Youth and Community Worker