Level 2 Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses

Start Date:	Duration:	Level:	Study mode:	Course location:	Course Type:
Flexible	16 Weeks	2	Distance Learning	Distance Learning	Skills & Qualifications

What’s it all about?

This qualification is suitable for those aged 19 and above along with being suitable for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of common childhood illness.

*Course costs

Study level	Cost
19+	FREE *subject to eligibility checks

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.

You will be allocated your own study pack and have a personal tutor who you can contact throughout your studies. You will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and demonstrate your knowledge. This will mainly consist of a written assessment for each unit, which will be assessed by the tutor as well as two simple observation exercises. (This course is also available on-line)

What’s next?

Students who achieve this qualification could progress to studying a level 2 in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings, Introducing Caring for Children and Young People, Introduction to Early Years Education and Care, Supporting Teaching and Learning and alevel 3 in Childcare and Education, Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare and Preparing to Work in Early Years Education and Care.