Working in Childcare

L2 Level 2
Full Time
1 September 2025 — 19 June 2026
East Cardiff Campus

About this course

The Working in Childcare qualification is a programme of accelerated learning that covers a level 1 and level 2 qualification. The course is designed for learners looking to progress quickly into the workplace and offers the learners the opportunity to develop softer care and employability skills alongside the core elements of the childcare qualification.

What you will study

Learners will study Equality and diversity, communication, and personal development skills along with the principles and care of children’s care, play learning and development, safeguarding and children’s health, wellbeing, learning and development.

Entry requirements

3 GCSE’s grade A*-C with a C in English Language or Cymraeg Gwaith. A full Enhanced DBS check is required on enrolment.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2025

End date

19 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

East Cardiff Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

CREH2F04
L2

Qualification

Working in Childcare

Career prospects & further study

103,500

Currently, there are almost 103,500 people employed within this sector in the Cardiff Capital Region, with employment numbers expected to reach 105,000 by 2027 (Lightcast 2022).

Upon completion of this course, learners can move to a work based learning course to further expand their practical childcare skills in the workplace. 

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What our students say

"The college has provided me with the tools to further my knowledge through my classes and work placements, allowing me to gain real life experiences and opportunities.

Aliyah Bowring
Childrens Care, Play, Learning and Development Level 3 student

Locations

East Cardiff Campus
East Cardiff Campus

Trowbridge Road,
Cardiff,
CF3 1QL