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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

  • This course is FREE for most students
  • Course fees listed below are the maximum fee if paid.  Click here to find out more and if you are eligible for free or discounted courses.

Entry requirements

Level 1 English and Maths.

Course information

The aim of this qualification is to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses to enable them to support the development and well-being of infants and children they support and care for.

This course is targeted towards people that intend or are working in nurseries or health and social care settings, your role may include:

  • Working with children in an Early Years setting
  • Work with children that are ill in a health and social care setting.

Key topics

  • Understand how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children
  • Understand common childhood illnesses
  • Understand health emergencies and specific health conditions in an early years setting
  • How you are assessed

    Written assignment
  • Next steps

    Fee assessed during enrolment.
  • Why study at NCC?

    Small group size with experts from the field teaching this course.

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Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 09/01/2025
End: 03/04/2025
To be confirmed
£430.00
Dates Schedule
Start: 27/01/2025
End: 25/04/2025
Thu (10:15 - 12:15)

What Can This Course Lead To

Progression on to level 2 Certificate in preparing to work in health and social care or Level 2 diploma in Early Years Practitioner.

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