This course is designed for 16-19 year olds and 19+ adults.
Our Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF) Level 3 course is a 1 year course which is ideal for those wishing to work in a variety of early years related careers by progressing their learning to Level 3.
Throughout the course you will be trained and assessed to achieve a CACHE qualification as well as receive over 100 work experience in a childcare related environment.
This course will provide you with an understanding of the skills and knowledge required to work with children aged 0-7 years in a variety of settings.
The course is scheduled over 3-4 days per week depending on your age group and maths & English needs.
You are also expected to attend a work placement 2 days per week.
19+ adults course fee: £2,882. You may be eligible to study this course for free or access financial support.
This course will lead to:
- Employment in an early years setting
The entry requirements for this course are:
- Merit and/or good reference from relevant Level 2 qualification, or
- 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including maths and English (depending on your age group)
- Clear & enhanced DBS clearance (provided by the College)
- Interview and assessment
If required, you will have the opportunity to study GCSE maths and/or English alongside your course so you can progress onto the next level.
This course consists of the following modules:
- Behaviour
- Play
- Longitudinal studies
- Child observation
- Personal and professional development
- Early years literacy and numeracy
- Early years curriculum
You will be assessed via:
- Professional discussion
- Assignments
- Group work and participation in class
- Professional discussion
- You will also by assessed by observation of your practise at your work experience setting
