Children & Young People’s Workforce
Level 2

Who would benefit from this qualification?

This qualification is aimed at candidates who work, or want to work, in a range of children and young people’s settings, covering the age range of 0 - 19 years old, including care worker, childminder, nursery nurse or youth worker.
Level 2 provides a broad understanding of the children and young people’s sector and an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to forge a career in the industry.

What does the qualification cover?

Mandatory units

Optional Units (selection only)

• Support children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs (4 units)
• Support children and young people’s play and leisure (3)
• Support children and young people at meal or snack times (3)
• Contribute to the support of children’s communication, language and literacy (2)
• Contribute to the support of children’s creative development (2)
• Understand child and young person development (4)