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

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

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) programme is designed to prepare individuals to work with children from birth to 7 years old. 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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Ticket Information

Enrolment
£6,220.80 inc. VAT

 
Date And Time
01/09/2025 @ 09:00 to
31/07/2026 @ 15:00
 

Registration End Date

01/09/2025
 
Location
Online event
 
Course Types
Classroom
 
Course Category
Childcare

Qualification Overview

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:child ratios.
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.

Funding criteria

No funding available

Progression opportunities

Job roles include:
• Early Years Educator in day nurseries
• Early Years Educator in Nursery schools
• Early Years Educator in reception classes in primary schools

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.

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