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Intermediate Apprenticeship in Children and Young People’s Workforce (Level 2)
Who is the qualification for?
The Children and Young People’s Workforce Apprenticeship is ideal for anybody who is working with children from birth to 16-years-old - or with their families. It is designed for those working under supervision such as a nursery assistant, care worker /assistant or youth & community worker assistant. This Apprenticeship is for people who do not want to pursue a general education route but who are still keen to keep learning as they work. They are a great way of earning and gaining workplace experience whilst also achieving nationally-recognised qualifications. You can start this Apprenticeship from 16 years old and enter employment in a nursery or childcare environment, but you will need a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check to be carried out by your prospective employer before you start.
Apprentices should be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week. To complete the Intermediate Apprenticeship will take 6 to 12 months.
Intermediate Apprenticeship Framework
In completing this Apprenticeship at L2 the learner will achieve the following qualifications:
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Intermediate Apprenticeship in Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 2
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L2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care ORChildren and Young People's Settings
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Certificate Level 2 in Children and Young People’s Workforce
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Functional Skills in Maths, English & ICT at Level 1
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Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Exemptions
You are entitled to Functional Skills exemptions if you have the following qualifications.
From If you have already achieved
FS in Maths Either GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills in Maths (L1)
FS in English Either GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills in Maths (L1)
FS in ICT Functional Skills in ICT (L1)
How can these Apprenticeships help you?
They give people real skills to help them do their job because they are flexible and allow them to:
- Learn at their own pace
- Choose from a range of modules that best suits their needs
- Choose a level that is right for them.
Qualification structure
Apprentices need to complete a total of minimum 35 credits. All learners will need to complete the 13 mandatory units with a total value of 31 credits. They will then need to achieve a minimum of 4 credits from the bank of optional units
Mandatory units:
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Unit title
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Level
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Credit Units
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Introduction to communication in health, social care or children & young people’s settings (HSC)
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2
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3
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Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children & young people’s settings (HSC)
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2
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2
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Introduction to personal development in health, social care children & young people’s setting (HSC)
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2
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3
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Child & Young person development
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2
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2
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Contribute to the support of child & young person development
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2
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3
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Safeguarding the welfare of children & Young people
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2
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3
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Contribute to children & young people’s health & safety
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2
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3
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Support positive children and young people’s positive behaviour
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2
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2
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Contribute to the support of the positive environments for children & young people
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2
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3
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Understand partnership working in services for children & young people
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2
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2
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Paediatric emergency first aid
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2
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1
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Managing paediatric illness & injury
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2
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1
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Maintain & support relationships with children & young people
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2
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3
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Optional units: 2 units from 16 possible units*
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Unit title
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Level
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Credits
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Support children & young people with disabilities and special educational needs
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2
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4
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Understand child & young person development
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3
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4
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*To check the full list of Units for each Optional Group, please contact ATC.
For full details of eligiblity and enrolment, please contact us by e-mail on info@atc-uk.comor call us on 0208 992 4144
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