Occupational Certificates Early Years Practitioners
Specification
Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to support the learning and development of young children. Over two years, you will build your understanding of early years practice and gain valuable experience through a 250-hour work placement, preparing you for progression into employment in a relevant Level 2 Early Year Practitioner role.
Qualification summary:
Title: Pearson Level 2 Occupational Certificate for Early Years Practitioners
Qualification number (QN): TBC
Guided learning hours: 540
First teaching: September 2027
First external assessment: 2029
Performance tables: TBA
Total qualification time: TBA
Eligible for funding (England): TBA
Last registration: TBA
Draft specification available November 2026
Esther Trehearn
Childcare
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