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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)
Ref:
610/6133/5
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator
Features:
Licence to practise Teaching materials available Preparation for employment UCAS Nested qualification
Registration & certification fee:
£281.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
1154
TQT:
1284
Credit value:
128
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About this qualification
This qualification is designed to prepare learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to enter work in an early years setting and be included in staff-to-child ratios. It will also allow learners the opportunity to progress to higher education.
This qualification includes both knowledge and skills that meet the Department for Education Early Years Educator (DfE EYE) criteria in full and map to the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) within the Early Years Educator occupational standard ST0135 in England.
Nested qualification
This qualification is part of a nested suite including the following qualification:
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) (610/4164/6)
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners preparing to become early years educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to five years and gain knowledge of children aged five to seven years.
It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sectors:
- early years and childcare
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements, but centres may have their own guidelines.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve all 16 mandatory units/128 credits from units EYE L3 WF 1 to 16.
How is it assessed?
The assessment for the qualification is an internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
How many credits are required to complete it?
Learners must achieve 128 credits from the 16 mandatory units.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
Learners can usually complete this qualification in 1 to 2 years.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
This qualification requires learners to complete a minimum of 365 hours of mandatory work/industry placement experience throughout the duration of the qualification, before certification. However, it is recommended that learners undertake 415 hours where possible.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
- further education:
- level 4 or level 5 early years and childcare qualifications
- higher education:
- personal statements may be accepted by universities
Career opportunities
- educator in day nurseries
- educator in nursery schools
- educator in reception classes in primary schools
- pre-school worker
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification Specification (PDF | 1452 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 892 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 222 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 11 (PDF | 196 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 11 (Word) (DOCX | 341 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 12 (PDF | 178 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 12 (Word) (DOCX | 394 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 13 (PDF | 184 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 13 (Word) (DOCX | 394 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 14 (PDF | 182 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 14 (Word) (DOCX | 330 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 15 (PDF | 184 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 15 (Word) (DOCX | 330 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 16 (PDF | 182 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials Unit 16 (Word) (DOCX | 330 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Teaching materials
Early Years (Level 3) Learner Guide Units 1-10
This learner guide is designed to support the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a level 3 early years educator when employed and included in staff-to-child ratios in an early years setting.
Price
£139.00
Early Years (Level 3) Learner Guide Units 11-16
This learner guide is designed to support the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a level 3 early years educator when employed and included in staff-to-child ratios in an early years setting.
Price
Free
Early Years Glossary
This glossary provides an alphabetical list of key terms relating to Early Years qualifications.
Price
Free
Early Years (Level 3) Flashcard Pack
The flashcards have been designed to provide additional support for some of those areas identified as trickier to teach.
Price
Free
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Introduction to the Role of the Early Years Educator (T/651/1390)
Holistic Child Development (Y/651/1391)
Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (A/651/1392)
Effective Communication in an Early Years Setting (D/651/1393)
Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements (F/651/1394)
Health, Wellbeing and Safety (H/651/1395)
Promoting an Effective Early Years Curriculum (J/651/1396)
Assessment of Children’s Learning and Development (K/651/1397)
Understanding Play for Learning and Holistic Development (L/651/1398)
Partnership Working (M/651/1399)
Reflection and Supervision in an Early Years Setting (A/651/7199)
Learner-Led Enquiry in an Early Years Setting (K/651/7200)
Sustainable Practice in an Early Years Setting (L/651/7201)
Neuroscience for Early Years Practice (M/651/7202)
Understand the Role of the Early Years Educator as an Advocate for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (R/651/7203)
Enabling Play Environments in an Early Years Setting (T/651/7204)