Early Years Learning, Care and Development - Level 2 Award

Essentials

Duration: 5 Weeks Online
Number of weeks: 5
Start date: 26th January 2026
End date: 2nd March 2026
Day: Monday

Course fee: FREE

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Course Content

Start with our first 6-week micro course: Developing Language and Communication Skills in an Early Years Setting.

Learners can choose to complete just one micro course or progress through all four units throughout the year to achieve the full OCN Level 2 Award in Early Years Learning, Care and Development.

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Special Features

How it works:

• Each micro course runs over a 6-week window
• Complete at your own pace with tutor support
• Portfolio-based assessment — no exams

Other micro courses available:

• Personal Care and Hygiene
• Health and Safety
• Safeguarding Children

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Course Update

This course is fully funded by the Department for the Economy, under the Skill Up Programme. This course is a part of a suite of free online accredited courses that the College is offering to upskill, retrain and gain a qualification with no costs associated.

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• 16+ years
• No formal qualifications required
• Basic literacy skills needed

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