NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education

Overview

The Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education prepares learners for Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator). It provides learners with knowledge with children from birth to 7 years and practical experience working with children from birth to 5 years.

UCAS Points

Please see the Points/grade calculator for details of the UCAS Tariff points awarded for this qualification.

Delivery Methods

Keyplan College of Colombo level 2 certificate in principles of business and administration provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in class. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. Learners are able to:

All course material, including online modules and written assignments
Teacher support
KC Colombo online portal ( 24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
Assignments briefing
Excellent quality of study notes
Assignment marking and feedback
Online library.
Fully accredited UK courses
Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email ( Monday to Friday)
Proper support to our students until they completed the course.

Accreditation

Ncfe / Cache Ofqual regulated awarding bodies

NCFE Qualifications

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

09 Months
12 Months

Course Delivery

Online
In class ( We have different fee structure for in class students )

Entry Requirements

Learners must be at least 16 years old.

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English grade C or above. You will need to have a placement in an early year setting in mainland England with support from a workplace mentor.

Module Structure

In order to achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education learners must pass 8

Unit no.	Unit title	Level	Hours*
Unit 1	Child development from conception to seven years	3	148
Unit 2	Children’s health and well-being	3	79
Unit 3	Providing safe environments for children	3	34
Unit 4	Child health	3	68
Unit 5	Play and learning	3	69
Unit 6	Understanding children’s additional needs	3	34
Unit 7	Observation, assessment and planning	3	99
Unit 8	Professional Practice Portfolio 1	3	94

Progression

including job roles (where applicable)

Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will be able to progress onto the NCFE Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will be able to progress onto the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education (601/3999/7) and then onto the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (601/4000/8)

Assessment

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

Tutor-marked assignments. Workplace observations.

What could this qualification lead to?

Learners can progress into various unsupervised job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors such as (this list is not exhaustive):

Early Years Educator
practitioner in day nurseries
practitioner in nursery schools
practitioner in reception classes in primary schools
pre-school worker
home based childcarer
nanny.