NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Childcare And Education (Early Years Educator)

Become a fully qualified Nursery Nurse with this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) course.

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601/4000/8

Sector:

Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator

Features:

License to Practice, Learning Resources Available, UCAS, Nested Qualification

Overview

The Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) enables learners to gain the knowledge and experience which will allow them to work with children from birth to 5 years. Upon achievement of the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education it is intended that learners will be able to access higher education or enter the workforce as Early Years Educators.

UCAS Points

This qualification has the following UCAS Points – D – 72, C – 96, B – 120, A – 144, A* – 168.

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:

15 Months
24 Months

Course Delivery

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

Entry Requirements

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

Module Structure

In order to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) learners must complete 15 mandatory units, including all the criteria learners must know about which is contained within the delivery guidance. Learners must also complete an Effective Practise Study Task and one Extended Assessment (externally set, externally marked).

This table shows the estimated total hours for each unit. Please see the unit details for a breakdown of guided learning and non-guided learning hours

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
Unit 9	Supporting emergent literacy	3	69
Unit 10	Supporting emergent mathematics	3	69
Unit 11	Preparing for school readiness	3	67
Unit 12	International perspectives	3	68
Unit 13	Reflective practice for professional development	3	115
Unit 14	Professional partnerships in Early Years	3	104
Unit 15	Professional Practice Portfolio 2	3	165

Progression

The Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

Assessment

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

Tutor-marked assignments. Workplace observations.

What does the qualification cover?

What is a nested qualification?

This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Diploma structure. This can be done by self-service through the Portal. Qualification nests and top-up pricing can be found in our fees list.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners either working or wishing to work in early years education and care. The Diploma is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education.

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.