Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship

Whilst completing this childcare apprenticeship the learner will be provided with an understanding in multiple areas of childcare including:

• 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 is important for babies and children

To enrol on the early years practitioner level 2 apprenticeship, you must:

• Be able to gain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
• Be willing and able to access a Busy Bees training centre on occasion throughout their course to aid your learning

Upon successful completion of this childcare level 2 apprenticeship, learners will be eligible for the following roles:

• Nursery Assistant
• Early Years Educator
• Creche Assistant
• Toy Library Worker
• Care Worker
• Youth and Community Worker
• Nanny
• Assistant Childminder
  

Learners joining this childcare level 2 apprenticeship will need to complete an EPA consisting of:

• A professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
• Situational judgement test

Upon successful completion apprentices will be graded with a pass or distinction.

Off-the-Job training (OTJ) is a requirement for all apprenticeship standards at all levels. Apprentices must spend 20% of their working hours undertaking OTJ throughout their learning or practical period. OTJ is defined as “learning which is undertaken outside of the normal day-to-day working environment and leads toward the achievement of an apprenticeship.”

Off-the-Job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship programme and teach new knowledge, skills and/or behaviours that will help you reach competence in your occupation.

Guide to Off-the-Job Training