Level 2 Certificate
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Common Childhood Illnesses
This qualification is suitable for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of common childhood illness.
Fully-funded via the UK Government in the form of the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Overview of Common Childhood Illnesses
Qualification aims
The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses to enable them to support the development and wellbeing of infants and children they support/care for.
Knowledge and skills
Whether you look after infants and children as part of your job or in your personal life, this course will give you the knowledge you need to support their development and well-being.
As well as learning about common illnesses that occur in childhood, you’ll gain insight into providing a safe and healthy environment for babies and children.
Course units
To achieve this qualification, learners are required to successfully pass all 3 mandatory units.
Understand how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children
The aim of this unit is to explore ways to minimise cross infection and maintain a safe and hygienic environment for babies and young children.
Understand common childhood illnesses
The aim of this unit is to support learners to recognise when a child is unwell, and common childhood illnesses that may occur.
Learners will also consider the policies and procedures relating to unwell children in an early years setting.
Understand health emergencies and specific health conditions in an early years setting
The aim of this unit is to consider the role of the practitioner in relation to common accidents and basic first aid as well as serious illness requiring emergency support. Acute and chronic health conditions including how to manage allergies in the setting will also be covered.
Get certified
Gain a nationally recognised level 2 accredited certificate.
Qualification benefits
Develop your skills
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Launch or advance your career
Build up enough knowledge, skills and confidence to transition into a new career.
Improve your CV
Level 2 qualifications are nationally recognised and accredited, giving you the foundations to improve your job prospects.
Eligibility
Location
Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study.
Age
19+ at the start of the academic year.
Qualifications
- Not on an apprenticeship.
- Not completed any part of the course before.
- 19-23-year-olds must have a level 2 or higher prior to attainment.
3 simple steps to enrolment
Step 1
Create an account with us via the short form below
On submission, you will be directed to your secure application form…
Step 2
Complete your funded course application form
Select Continue without an account to start your application.
On submission, you will be taken to your Skills Network user area…
Within 24 hours you will get an email/call to start the course.
Step 3
Complete Unit 1 to secure your place
On completion, you will be fully enrolled and can complete your free course…
Step 1 - Create an account
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