Introducing Caring for Children and Young People: Level 2 Certificate
For learners looking to gain a basic understanding of childcare, parenting and babysitting.
Course summary
- Qualification
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
- Level
- Level 2
- Awarding body
- NCFE (CACHE)
- Qualification number (QAN)
- 600/0336/4
- Guided learning
- 117 hours
- Total time
- 160 hours, including study and assessment
- Cost
- Free if you are eligible
Who it's for and what you'll learn
This Introducing Caring for Children & Young People NCFE CACHE Level 2 qualification will give learners a basic understanding of childcare and education, parenting and babysitting. It will also help them to make an informed choice about working with children and young people.
Whether you look after young children as part of your job, or in your personal life, this course will give you the knowledge you need to support their development and well-being. As well as learning about common illnesses that occur in childhood, you’ll gain insight into providing a safe and healthy environment for babies and children.
This course is especially useful for job roles such as Nursery Worker, Residential Support Worker or Child Protection Officer.
What the course covers
To be awarded the Introducing Caring for Children & Young People level 2 qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve a minimum of 16 credits.
The course units that are available for you to study will depend on how to course has been arranged by your assigned learning provider. But in most cases, your course will consist of a range of units from the following options:
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people (3 credits)
- Introductory awareness of sensory loss (2 credits)
- Importance of play for early learning (6 credits)
- Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet (3 credits)
- The value of play to young children (3 credits)
- Young children’s development (3 credits)
- Craft activities with young children (2 credits)
- Accident prevention and fire safety when babysitting (2 credits)
- Caring for young children in a babysitting environment (2 credits)
- Rights and responsibilities in relation to parenting (2 credits)
- Parenting and healthy lifestyles (2 credits)
- Parenting a young baby (2 credits)
- Respecting and valuing children (2 credits)
- Children’s play and leisure activities in the community (3 credits)
- Sharing learning experiences with children (4 credits)
How these courses usually work
Every provider does things a little differently, so check the details with them before you apply.
Where and how you study
Most of these courses are studied online, from home. You'll usually need internet access and a laptop or desktop computer. A phone or tablet may not be enough. Some providers can send paper workbooks if you ask.
How long it takes
- This qualification is designed to take about 160 hours in total, including study and assessment.
- Many learners finish in around 6 weeks by studying 4 to 5 hours a week. You can go faster if you have more time.
- Providers usually set a deadline, often 10 to 12 weeks after you start.
Support
Providers usually give you a tutor who marks your work and answers your questions by email, phone or message.
Assessment
There are usually no exams. Instead, you answer assessment questions as you work through the course and send them to your tutor to mark. If an answer needs more work, you can usually change it and send it again.
Your certificate
When you pass, your certificate comes from the awarding body, NCFE. It often takes 8 to 12 weeks to arrive after your final assessment.
Things to check before you start
- Many providers only let you study one funded course at a time.
- If you leave the course early, or don't finish by the deadline, some providers charge an admin or withdrawal fee, often around £125. Ask about this before you sign up.
Can I do this course for free?
ASF local flexibility: 19+, England resident, unemployed or earning under £26,800 (devolved areas vary).
Check whether you're eligible for a free course. The provider makes the final decision.
Where can I study this?
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Sources
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People - List of Qualifications approved for fundingqualifications.education.gov.uk
- NCFE qualification factsheetncfe.org.uk (PDF)
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People (RQF) - List of Qualifications approved for fundingqualifications.education.gov.uk
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