Qualification Overview

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Preparation for the Responsibilities of Parenting is a UK-regulated qualification designed to introduce learners to the responsibilities of being a parent. It focuses on the welfare and care of babies and young children, respecting and valuing children, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

This is a knowledge-only qualification, meaning learners do not need a work placement to achieve it.

Qualification Number (QN): 600/0421/6
Level: Level 2
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 50
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 60
Credit Value: 6
Minimum Entry Age: 14 years
Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE

Aims and Objectives

This qualification is designed to:

• Introduce learners to the roles and responsibilities of parenting 
• Develop understanding of the care and welfare of babies and young children
• Explore the importance of a healthy lifestyle for families
• Support progression into further learning or training in childcare
• Provide a foundation for understanding child well-being and development

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:

• Understand parental rights and responsibilities
• Recognise the importance of healthy lifestyles in supporting child development
• Identify how to support the care and welfare of babies and young children
• Understand factors that contribute to a safe and nurturing environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic parenting responsibilities and child well-being

Course Duration

The qualification can usually be completed in less than 6 months, depending on the learning provider and study mode.

It involves:

• 50 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
• 60 Total Qualification Time (TQT)

Delivery methods include:

• Online learning

• Classroom-based training

• Blended learning

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age: 14 years

• No formal entry requirements set by the awarding body

• Training providers may have their own guidelines

Who is this Course for?

This qualification is suitable for:

• Young people in schools or colleges

• Individuals preparing for future parenting responsibilities

• Learners interested in childcare or early years education

• Beginners wanting to build basic knowledge of caring for children

What Will You Learn?

This course introduces the essential knowledge needed to understand parenting and child care. You will learn:

• The responsibilities of being a parent
• How to support the health, welfare, and development of children
• The importance of healthy lifestyles within families
• How to care for babies and young children
• The importance of respecting and valuing children
• Awareness of safe environments and child well-being

Qualification Structure

To achieve the qualification, learners must gain 6 credits:

• 4 credits from mandatory units
• 2 credits from optional units 

Course Content / Units

Mandatory Units (Required)

• Rights and Responsibilities in Relation to Parenting (Y/502/6963)
• Parenting and Healthy Lifestyles (D/502/6964)

Optional Units (Choose at least one)

• Parenting a Young Baby (H/502/6965)
• Respecting and Valuing Children (M/601/0116)

Assessment Methods

The qualification is internally assessed by the training provider and may include:

• Coursework and assignments
• Written tasks
• Oral questioning
• Tutor-assessed portfolio evidence

There are no exams or practical placement requirements.

Career Progression & Pathways

After completing this qualification, learners can progress to:

• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Babysitting

• Further Level 3 childcare or early years qualifications

Credits can be transferred into larger qualifications within the same suite.

Career Opportunities

This qualification does not qualify learners for employment, but supports progression into training and entry routes into childcare.

It prepares learners for:

• Further study in childcare or early years
• Entry-level training programmes
• Volunteer or trainee roles in childcare settings

Salary Expectations

As this is an introductory qualification, it does not directly lead to paid roles.

However, progression into childcare qualifications may lead to:

• Entry-level roles: £16,000 – £20,000 per year
• Nursery Assistant (with further qualifications): £18,000 – £24,000 per year

Payment Options

Training providers may offer:

• Full upfront payment
• Monthly instalment plans