Early Years Educator (Workforce) Diploma Level 3

• Course details, fees and dates

  Course Code 23-PL3DP-EAY-1A / 10901

  Start Date Monday 04 Sep 2023

  How long is the course? 66 weeks

  What time does the course start? TBC

  What time does the course end? TBC

  When does the course run? Tue

  How much does the course cost? Tuition fee £2,712 Exam fee £170 Certification fee £0 Materials fee £0 = Total fee £2,882

  Is this course eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan? Yes

  Are concessions available? If you are 19-23 or receiving benefits, please refer to our Fee Concessions Information.

  Examining Body CACHE/NCFE

  Is an interview required? Yes

• What qualification or experience do I need to start the course?

  You will need to be working in a child care setting for a minimum of 350 hours covering the following age ranges:

  • 0 – 1 year 11 months - 25 hours
  • 2 – 2 years 11 months - 133 hours
  • 3 – 5 years - 192 hours

  You will also need to have acheived English and maths GCSE at grade C or above.

• How will I be taught?

  The course includes 2 hours classroom-based teaching per week and you will be required to spend at least 2 hours per week on independent study and set tasks. You will also gain experience in your child care setting.

• How will I be assessed?

  You will be allocated an assessor who will observe you in your workplace setting. You will also complete a series of set tasks and a longitudinal study, and will need to pass all 23 mandatory units.

• What qualification will I get?

  Successful students will receive the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) CACHE level 3 diploma.

• What can the course lead to?

  With suitable child care experience you could progress on to the Early Years Foundation Degree FdA or work as a practitioner in a nursery school, reception class, children's centre or pre-school.