TQUK
Level 2
QN: 603/5096/9
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TQUK Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TQUK. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 300 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
TQUK
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
300 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication with children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make themselves understood by children.2.
- Be able to use communication to support development and learning.3.
- Understand how to communicate with children who have communication barriers.4.
- Be able to encourage babies and young children to communicate.5.
- Be able to use a range of communication methods to communicate with adults.
2
Health and Safety in a childcare setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation and guidance relating to health and safety in a childcare setting.2.
- Understand the role of risk assessment in a childcare setting
- Understand own role and responsibilities in health and safety related events.4.
- Be able to prevent and control the spread of infection.5.
- Understand how to handle medications safely.6.
- Be able to safely use equipment.7.
- Recognise when a child is unwell or injured.8.
- Be able to support children to take responsibility for their own health, safety and security.
3
Safeguarding in a childcare setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legal requirements relating to the safety of children.2.
- Understand policies and procedures designed to protect children.3.
- Understand own role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and security.4.
- Know how to recognise when a child is in danger.5.
- Know what action to take to protect a child who may be in danger.
4
Supporting activities, purposeful play and educational programmes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the statutory frame
- work for babies and young children.2.
- Understand the different types of play and activities.3.
- Be able to create environments conducive to holistic development.4.
- Be able to implement play activities for children.5.
- Be able to review play activities for children.6.
- Understand observation, assessment and planning in the context of children’s play activities.
- Be able to observe children involved in play activities.8.
- Support development of babies and children through purposeful play and educational learning.
5
Supporting children with special educational needs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be familiar with guidance relevant to the care and education of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Understand how to work with others when caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.3.
- Contribute to individual care plans for children and babies with special educational needs and/or disabilities.4.
- Know what resources are available to support when caring for a child with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
6
Understand child development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the learning process for children.2.
- Know expected patterns of development for children and babies.3.
- Understand external events which can impact upon a child’s development.4.
- Understand the role of others in a child’s development.
7
Understand the principles of wellbeing in children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of health and wellbeing on children’s development.2.
- Understand the current dietary guidance for early years.3. Promote health and wellbeing in childcare settings.4. Promote health and wellbeing in the home.5.
- Be able to carry out respectful care routines.
8
Understand the role of the early years practitioner
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of the early years practitioner.2.
- Understand the role of policies and procedures in a childcare environment.3.
- Understand the role of continued professional development.4.
- Be able to manage own continued professional development.
9
Working with others in early years childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of those involved in early years childcare.2.
- Understand the role of family and carers in early years development.3.
- Be able to work cooperatively with others.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5096/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- TQUK
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019