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

This programme is designed to prepare individuals to work with children from birth to 7 years old.

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years

By completing this qualification, learners will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators.

The course has been developed in accordance with the Department for Education and National College for Teaching and Leadership Policy, focusing on improving the quality and range of education and childcare for young children. This qualification exceeds the minimum requirements set out in the Full and Relevant Criteria, ensuring that learners are well-prepared to meet the needs of young children and are in alignment with the priorities of practitioners and employers in the field.

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Qualification Overview
  • Welcome & Introduction to the Teaching Assistant Programme
  • Managing Safeguarding
  • Fundamental British Values
  • The Prevent Duty
  • Keeping Children Safe on the Internet
  • Child and Young Person Development 0-19 Years
  • Promoting Positive Behaviour
  • Bullying Awareness and Prevention
  • Equality and Diversity in Education
  • Understanding Assessment for Learning (AFL)
  • Recognising and Supporting Children with SEN
  • Supporting Children and Young People with English as Additional Language
  • Supporting Literacy Skills
  • Supporting Learning Activities
  • Developing Learning Resources

The course also includes a session of CV building and interview tips with an experienced consultant from Worldwide Education.

This is a Community Learning Programme and it is available only for learners who meet the funding eligibility criteria.

FUNDING CRITERIA
Slough Borough Council

This course is a funded Tailored Learning Programme in partnership with Slough Borough Council. The eligibility criteria for free funding are the following:

  • Aged 19+
  • Resident within the boroughs of Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead
Progression opportunities

This course is an introduction to the role of Nursery Assistant. 

You can progress into a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent, and Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner. 

You will also be invited for a job interview at the end of the course by our sister Company Worldwide Education which could progress into employment as a temp Nursery Assistant.

Qualification Reference Number (QRN)

610/4164/6

Total qualification time (TQT):

950

Guided learning hours (GLH)

864

Accreditation

Ncfe CACHE

Mode of Delivery

Blended

Entry requirements:

– Learners must be aged 16 or above.
– GCSE English and Maths A*-C

 

Mandatory Units

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 10 mandatory units/95 credits.

 

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation within the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task set by the Awarding Body.

Some learning outcomes within this qualification will require assessment in a Real Work Environment.

 

Real Work Environment (RWE)

This qualification requires learners to complete a mandatory work/industry placement experience throughout the duration of the qualification, before certification. The skills-based learning outcomes associated with work placement experience have been included as part of guided learning (GL) hours within each unit (where relevant). The GL has been allocated as knowledge and work placement experience to support with delivery. The total number of mandatory work placement hours is a minimum of 300 hours, however it is recommended that learners undertake 350 hours where possible.