Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses

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.

Site

Workplace/Other

Level

Level 2

Course Type

Adult

Courses

Options Course Code Starts Ends Days
enquire apply 60795-01 28/04/25 31/07/25 On Demand

What will I study?

This qualification has the following mandatory units:

  • 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 

What qualification will I achieve?

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate

What can I do after completing this course?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to: 

• Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings • Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People  • Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care  • Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education • Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning  • Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Early Years Education and Care