Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 2

Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 2

Childcare Apprenticeships are all about looking after children aged between 0-5 and helping them to develop physically, socially, and emotionally. Childcare Apprenticeships really are a great route into a varied and fun career. Apply if you have a passion for helping children learn in a nursery setting and are keen to develop your skills in class.

Task and training details

• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun.
• Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations.
• Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children.
• Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following safeguarding rules Undertaking First Aid training as required.
• Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required.
• Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to.  

How does the apprenticeship work

• You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship. As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in childcare.
• Your classroom days will be based in central Birmingham taking place once a week for the first 12 weeks.
• You will gain an NVQ Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification with options of progression afterwards.

What skills do I need?

• Communication
• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

What qualifications do I need?

English and Maths at grade 4 OR C OR Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects

Expected career progression

During this apprenticeship in childcare, you will have access to excellent training and development opportunities within the role, with the potential to progress on the Advanced Diploma. You can also work as a nursery practitioner, classroom assistant or a pre-school practitioner.