Children’s Care, Learning and Development - Level 2 Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
16 September 2026
2 June 2027
Days
Wed
Time
17:30-21:30
Location
Newtownabbey
The CACHE Level 2 qualification is designed to provide students with an awareness and appreciation of the children and young people sector and the differing childcare employment opportunities that are available. Students will be supported by professional staff who are experienced and enthusiastic about children’s care, learning and development.
The course features a combination of work-based as well as classroom learning. Students will be guided in developing understanding and key skills which will be essential in order to secure future employment in the sector. The course includes the study of important childcare theory; best practice and essential employment skills including communication and teamwork.
There are 8 units to complete on the level 2 Diploma CCLD.
Examples of these include:
Course Delivery
This course will follow a blended learning approach. From September until Halloween, classes will be delivered on-campus. After Halloween, classes will move to online delivery to offer greater flexibility. In addition, one face-to-face session will be held on campus each month.
Emily shares her experience of studying the Level 2 course in this short video.
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which will include direct observation by a tutor or assessor within the workplace, written assignments and professional discussion.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at time of enrolment and satisfy an ACCESS NI check, Social Services Check and health checks.
In the event of oversubscription, the College reserves the right to increase the entry criteria for this programme to GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above in preference to Essential Skills or lower graded GCSEs. Applicants will still be reviewed in date order and by order of preference.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £545 | £407 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which will include direct observation by a tutor or assessor within the workplace, written assignments and professional discussion.
The CACHE Level 2 qualification is designed to provide students with an awareness and appreciation of the children and young people sector and the differing childcare employment opportunities that are available. Students will be supported by professional staff who are experienced and enthusiastic about children’s care, learning and development.
The course features a combination of work-based as well as classroom learning. Students will be guided in developing understanding and key skills which will be essential in order to secure future employment in the sector. The course includes the study of important childcare theory; best practice and essential employment skills including communication and teamwork.
There are 8 units to complete on the level 2 Diploma CCLD.
Examples of these include:
Course Delivery
This course will follow a blended learning approach. From September until Halloween, classes will be delivered on-campus. After Halloween, classes will move to online delivery to offer greater flexibility. In addition, one face-to-face session will be held on campus each month.
Emily shares her experience of studying the Level 2 course in this short video.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at time of enrolment and satisfy an ACCESS NI check, Social Services Check and health checks.
In the event of oversubscription, the College reserves the right to increase the entry criteria for this programme to GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above in preference to Essential Skills or lower graded GCSEs. Applicants will still be reviewed in date order and by order of preference.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £545 | £407 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk