NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)

Study Options

Level

3

Duration

9-12 Months

Delivery:

Online

Start Date:

15th of Each Month

Accreditation

NCFE

Course Overview

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.

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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)

Learning Outcomes

    This qualification aims to:

  • Understand the professional roles and responsibilities required to work in an early years setting
  • Understand procedures that must be adhered to in the work setting and their importance
  • Be able to explain own role, responsibilities and expected behaviours, and the roles of colleagues in the setting and team
  • Be able to explain how our own and others’ behaviour can impact on babies and children and the importance of role modelling positive behaviours
  • Be able to foster a culture of mutual support, teamwork and continuous improvement that encourages confidential discussion of sensitive issues, through effective supervision at all stages of career

Entry Requirements

  • There are no specific prior skills or knowledge a learner must have for this qualification.
  • However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner 603/3723/0, or a previous level 2 qualification that is full and relevant or holds transferable skills which will prepare learners to study at level 3








Progression routes

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following: Employment, Educator in day nurseries, Educator in nursery schools, Educator in reception classes in primary schools, Pre-school worker, Mental health support worker, Further education: NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner (610/4163/4), Higher education – personal statements may be accepted by universities

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