CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORKFORCE CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2 QCF

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a QCF Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People's Workforce. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Children and Young People's Workforce Level 2 QCF Certificate is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning QCF Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People's Workforce course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

The Level 2 Children and Young People's Workforce QCF will provide learners with a greater knowledge and understanding of the legislation surrounding working within a child care setting. This programme has been designed and created to equip students with the required knowledge needed to work in a supervised capacity. This is the ideal course for anyone who currently works or would like to work in a variety of childcare job roles. This programme is the perfect starting point to the formal qualification needed to work within the childcare sector. For those who wish to go on to work in an unsupervised capacity, you will be required to complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

Students will be required to complete 13 modules, all of which will explore a different aspect regarding this subject area. The Level 2 programme provides an ideal introduction to working in child care occupations and an essential platform to the lengthier and more demanding Level 3 qualification.

Objectives of the  Course

• Provide students with all the necessary learning knowledge required to progress on to the Early Years Educator (Level 3) course.
• Equip you with a better understanding of this subject area.
• Develop and enhance your knowledge and skills regarding to the children and young people’s workforce and strives to give learners all the necessary knowledge needed to move on to the next level.
• Provide students with a better understanding of the legislation surrounding working within a child care setting.

How is the course structured?

The QCF Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People's Workforce course is divided into thirteen comprehensive units:

Unit 1: Child and Young Person Development
Learning Outcomes:

1. Know the main stages of child and young person development.
2. Understand the kinds of influences that affect children and young people’s development
3. Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

Unit 2: Contribute to the Support of Child and Young Person Development
Learning Outcomes:

1. Be able to contribute to assessments of the development needs of children and young people
2. Be able to support the development of children or young people.
3. Know how to support children and young people experiencing transitions.
4. Be able to support children and young people's positive behaviour.
5. Be able to use reflective practice to improve own contribution to child and young person development

Unit 3 Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People
Learning Outcomes:

1. Know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety
2. Know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures
3. Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied.

Unit 4: Contribute to Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
Learning Outcomes:

1. Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting
2. Be able to recognise risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.
3. Know what to do in the event of a non-medical incident or emergency
4. Know what to do in the event of a child or young person becoming ill or injured
5. Be able to follow the work setting procedures for reporting and recording accidents, incidents, emergencies and illnesses
6. Be able to follow infection control procedures
7. Know the work setting’s procedures for receiving, storing and administering medicines

Unit 5: Contribute to the Support of Positive Environments for Children and Young People 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Know the regulatory requirements for a positive environment for children and young people
2. Be able to support a positive environment that meets the individual needs of children and young people
3. Be able to support the personal care needs of children and young people within a positive environment
4. Understand how to support the nutritional and dietary needs of children and young people

Unit 6: Understand Partnership Working in Services for Children and Young People
Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand partnership working within the context of services for children and young people
2. Understand the importance of effective communication and information sharing in services for children and young people
3. Understand the importance of partnerships with carers

Unit 7: Support Children and Young People’s Positive Behaviour 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Know the policies and procedures of the setting for promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour
2. Be able to support positive behaviour
3. Be able to respond to inappropriate behaviour

Unit 8: Introduction to Communication in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings
Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand why communication is important in the work setting
2. Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
3. Be able to reduce barriers to communication
4. Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality at work

Unit 9: Introduction to Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand what is required for competence in own work role
2. Be able to reflect on work activities
3. Be able to agree a personal development plan
4. Be able to develop own knowledge, skills and understanding

Unit 10: Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the importance of equality and inclusion
2. Be able to work in an inclusive way
3. Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality

Unit 11: Maintain and Support Relationships with Children and Young People 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Be able to communicate with children and young people
2. Be able to develop and maintain relationships with children and young people
3. Be able to support relationships between children and young people and others in the setting

Unit 12: Promote Child and Young Person Development 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Be able to assess the development needs of children or young people and prepare a development plan
2. Be able to promote the development of children or young people
3. Be able to support the provision of environments and services that promote the development of children or young people
4. Understand how working practices can impact on the development of children and young people
5. Be able to support children and young people’s positive behaviour
6. Be able to support children and young people experiencing transitions

Unit 13: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People
Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
2. Understand the importance of working in partnership with oth er organisations to safeguard children and young people
3. Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting
4. Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed
5. Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied
6. Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing
7. Understand the importance of e-safety for children and young people

No Entry Requirements

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