Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: Level 2 Certificate
For learners looking to develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Course summary
- Qualification
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Level
- Level 2
- Awarding body
- NCFE (CACHE)
- Qualification number (QAN)
- 603/5808/7
- Guided learning
- 120 hours
- Total time
- 135 hours, including study and assessment
- Cost
- Being checked. Ask the provider
Who it's for and what you'll learn
This Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences NCFE CACHE Level 2 qualification will provide learners with an opportunity to develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) relevant to their current or future roles and will equip them with a basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACEs in practice. Covering children from birth to 18 years of age.
This qualification aims to:
- focus on the study of ACEs
- offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge.
The objectives of this qualification are to:
- explore childhood and family structures
- explore ACEs and understand potential outcomes for children enduring ACEs
- understand the role of the practitioner in supporting children impacted by ACEs
- develop strategies to improve outcomes for children affected by ACEs.
This course is especially useful for job roles such as Nursery Worker, Health Play Specialist or Learning Mentor.
What the course covers
To be awarded the Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences level 2 qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 3 mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Exploring childhood and family structures
In this unit, learners will begin to explore the development of children and young people and different perspectives on childhood. The unit will also cover the role of the family and different family structures.
The learner will:
- Understand holistic development of children and young people from 0−18 years of age
- Know about childhood from different perspectives
- Understand the role of family
Unit 2 - Introduction to adverse childhood experiences
This unit introduces learners to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and potential outcomes for children impacted by ACEs. The unit also covers the role of the practitioner in supporting children.
The learner will:
- Know about ACEs
- Understand potential outcomes for children enduring ACEs
- Understand the role of the practitioner in supporting children impacted by ACEs
Unit 3 - Understand strategies to improve outcomes for children affected by adverse childhood experiences
In this unit, learners will consider the role of the practitioner in supporting children impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) using strategies to develop resilience and improve outcomes.
The learner will:
- Understand the importance of reflection for professional development
- Know how to reflect on own practice when supporting children impacted by ACEs
- Understand policy for resilience building in children and young people
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 135 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.
What could I do next?
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Sources
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences - List of Qualifications approved for fundingqualifications.education.gov.uk
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiencesncfe.org.uk
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Specialist in Adverse Childhood Experiences in Early Years (Certificate) - List of Qualifications approved for fundingqualifications.education.gov.uk
- NCFE qualification factsheet (610/4567/6)ncfe.org.uk (PDF)
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