NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF)

Course content

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.

Who is this 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.

Entry requirements

The preferred entry requirements for level 3 are 4 GCSEs grades A* - C 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.

Where next - Further Studies

Level 3 Early Years T Level NCFE/CACHE level 5 Diploma in Leadership for HSC and children and Young People’s services (England) (QCF)

Where next - Job Opportunities

Gain employment in business applications, personal computer operations, data capturing and office administration