NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (Diploma)
Ref:
610/3984/6
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator
Features:
Licence to practise Teaching materials available Preparation for employment UCAS
Registration & certification fee:
£150.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
19
GLH:
864
TQT:
950
Credit value:
95
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About this qualification
The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners 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.
Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as early years educators and be included in staff to child ratios.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners aged 19+ who are preparing to become early years educators.
What are the entry requirements?
Registration is at the discretion of the centre, in accordance with equality legislation, and should be made on the NCFE Portal. However, learners should be aged 19 or over to undertake this qualification.
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have previously achieved a full and relevant level 2 qualification or hold transferable skills preparing learners to study at level 3.
How is this qualification structured?
This qualification has 10 mandatory units.
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?
95 credits.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
This qualification can be completed in 1 to 2 years depending on the learner’s experience.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
This qualification requires learners to complete a mandatory work/industry placement experience throughout the duration of the qualification, before certification. The total number of mandatory work placement hours is a minimum of 300; however, it is recommended that learners undertake 350 hours where possible.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
- further education:
- level 4 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
Qualification Specification (PDF | 1089 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 841 KB)
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 208 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Sample Assessment Materials (Holistic) (PDF) (PDF | 463 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials (Holistic) (Word) (DOCX | 483 KB)
Teaching materials
Early Years (Level 3) Learner Guide
This learner guide is designed to support the knowledge, skills and understanding required for a level 3 early years educator to be included in staff to child ratios in an early years setting.
£139.00
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.
Free
Early Years Educator (Level 3) Glossary
This glossary provides an alphabetical list of key terms from the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications.
Free
Unit breakdown
Introduction to the Role of the Early Years Educator (H/651/0792)
Holistic Child Development (L/651/0795)
Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (T/651/0798)
Effective Communication in an Early Years Setting (K/651/0801)
Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements (Y/651/0806)
Health, Wellbeing and Safety (L/651/0811)
Promoting an Effective Early Years Curriculum (T/651/0814)
Assessment of Children's Learning and Development (A/651/0816)
Understanding Play for Learning and Holistic Development (L/651/0820)
Partnership Working (Y/651/0824)