Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

By the end of this programme, not only will you possess the knowledge, skills and confidence for a successful career in early years education, but you will also have a nationally-recognised qualification and gained valuable workplace skills.

Apprentices will be supported in the workplace by experienced and competent trainers. All apprentices must complete 20% off-the-job training through a range of learning methods including college sessions. You will be assessed by written assignments, completing a small scale project and an End Point Assessment which will include a multiple choice test, a presentation and professional discussion.

Apprentices must complete, or have previously completed recognised English and Mathematics Level 1 qualifications and aspire to achieve English and Mathematics Level 2 qualifications during the apprenticeship.

On completion, Apprentices may choose to progress onto a Level 3 apprenticeship, a full-time study programme or work as a Nursery Assistant.

All course fees associated with Apprenticeships are paid by the employer. If your employer pays into the Apprenticeship Levy your fees will be paid through this process. If your employer is not a levy paying employer then training for 16 18 year old learners is free and the training is subsidised for Apprentices over 19 years old. Course fees paid by the employer will vary but are likely to be in the region of £300 £1200 depending on the qualification.

This qualification can also be studied as a stand alone Level 2 qualification which carries a fixed fee of £1,500 . This route does not require English and maths. However we would recommend that these are achieved if you want to progress to the Level 3

prentices must be employed in a relevant area to their apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are mostly delivered in the workplace. Some qualifications involve classroom delivery and this can take place at College or on employer premises. The College offers a range of day release, block release and 1:1 tuition options to suit the needs of employers and Apprentices alike. Your trainer, who will support you through your apprenticeship, will visit you in the workplace every 4 to 6 weeks.

Once you have completed your online application you will receive an invite to interview. Once you have received an offer you will be invited to attend an induction session at the College which will be followed up with a visit with your employer. When your enrolment has been completed, your delivery and assessment can commence.