Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Overview
This course prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with and care for children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Upon achievement of this qualification it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators. Learners must achieve 23 mandatory units which consists of 61 credits.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Course content:
- Theme 1: Health and well – being (5 units – 9 credits)
- Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practice (4 units – 10 credits)
- Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness (13 units – 40 credits)
- Theme 4: Professional development (1 unit – 2 credits)
Entry Requirements:
Learners must be at least 16 years old. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on a practical placement as an important part of the assessment process involves evaluating skills in real working situations.
Assessment:
To gain this qualification learners will need to achieve the following; Pass in all units; all units in this qualification are mandatory. Units will be internally assessed. Longitudinal study; which will be assessed internally, and competence in a real work environment. Full achievement of the qualification will not be possible until all components are complete.
Qualification
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Duration of course
10-12 Months
Attendance Options
Days/Evenings/Weekends
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