Course description
NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF)C3DEYF
This qualification will provide the learners with the knowledge and awareness of a range of topics pertaining to child care and development. They will learn about theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to development and theories of teams and how they work.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
The preferred entry requirements for level 3 are 4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade A* - C) preferably including English and maths. This is subject to interview and references. Any learners accepted without the required English and maths qualifications will be required to re-take them alongside their vocational programme.
Who is the course for?
Learners who wish to equip themselves with the practical skills and knowledge to prepare them for future employment as a child care practitioner. From this they will be able to seek employment with children from birth to 5 years and have gained knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. This qualification gives the learners full licence to practice in an early years setting. This course could be fully funded for learners aged 24 and above* .
Course delivery details
Days/Time
Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00
This course includes 23 mandatory units which amount to 486 GLH. As a condensed course, there are currently no optional units.
The learners will spend 2 days per week in a child care setting – this will include a primary school placement and day nursery placement. They will obtain a minimum of 350 hours over the year. Whilst in placement they will be allocated to a supervisor who will support them to develop their skills. They will also be visited and observed on their competencies across the qualification by an assessor who will sign their progress off once proven skills are witnessed and maintained.
Continuing Studies
This qualification provides learners with the following job opportunities:
- EY practitioner in day nursery/nursery schools/reception classes in primary schools.
- Assistant or EY practitioner in children’s centres
- Pre-school worker.
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