NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Montessori Pedagogy – Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator) (Diploma)
Ref:
610/3983/4
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator
Features:
Licence to practise Preparation for employment UCAS
Registration & certification fee:
£262.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
19
GLH:
690
TQT:
760
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About this qualification
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the expertise, skills and professional approach needed to become a Montessori educator, acting as a key person in a Montessori classroom.
This qualification confirms competence in an occupational role and learners are required to demonstrate the full application of knowledge and understanding over a period of time in the workplace.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is available for learners aged 19 and above in England only.
This qualification is designed for learners who wish to become a Montessori educator, acting as a key person in a Montessori classroom.
It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in early years and childcare.
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 already achieved a previous level 2 qualification that is full and relevant or holds transferable skills preparing learners to study at level 3.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully complete all 13 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence, which includes assessment in the professional placement.
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?
A minimum of 400 hours professional placement in an approved Montessori early years setting is required.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners may wish to progress to other qualifications in early years education.
Career opportunities
Learners may progress directly into work in a Montessori early years setting.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
Employment:
- educator in day nurseries
- educator in nursery schools
- educator in reception classes in primary schools
- educator in pre-school
Support materials
Qualification Specification (PDF | 1256 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 722 KB)
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 209 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Sample Assessment Materials (PDF) (PDF | 500 KB)
Sample Assessment Materials (Word) (DOCX | 427 KB)
Unit breakdown
Study Skills (R/651/0869)
The Montessori Philosophy (A/651/0870)
Principles of Child Development and Observation in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (D/651/0871)
Contemporary Early Childhood Practice in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (F/651/0872)
Promoting Children's Health and Wellbeing in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (H/651/0873)
Activities of Everyday Living in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (J/651/0874)
Education of the Senses in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (K/651/0875)
Numeracy and Arithmetic in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (L/651/0876)
Literacy in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (R/651/0878)
Knowledge and Understanding of the World in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (T/651/0879)
Creativity in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (F/651/0881)
Developing Own Montessori Practice in Professional Placement (J/651/0883)
Developing Own Montessori Principles in Professional Placement (L/651/0885)