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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)
Ref:
610/4164/6
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator
Features:
Licence to Practice, Learning Resources Available, Preparation for Employment, UCAS
Registration & certification fee:
£144.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
864
TQT:
950
Credit value:
95
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About this qualification
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.
Bundle options
The following bundles are available for registration:
• Bundle option 1 - Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (with Functional Skills) (without First Aid) – APP2161:
o NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) (610/4164/6)
o NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English (603/5054/4)
o NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (603/5060/X)
• Bundle option 2 - Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard Bundle – Mandatory Qualifications Only – APP8490:
o NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) (610/4164/6)
o NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (603/0752/3)
• Bundle option 3 - Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard Bundle – Mandatory Qualifications and Functional Skills – APP0203:
o NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) (610/4164/6)
o NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (603/0752/3)
o NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English (603/5054/4)
o NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (603/5060/X)
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners preparing to become early years educators.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but centres may have their own guidelines.
How is this qualification structured?
This qualification has 10 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
The assessment for the qualification is an internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
How many credits are required to complete it?
95 credits.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
One to two years.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
This qualification requires learners to complete a mandatory work/industry placement experience throughout the duration of the qualification, before certification. 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.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
• further education:
• NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner
• higher education – personal statements may be accepted by universities
Career opportunities
• educator in day nurseries
• educator in nursery schools
• educator in reception classes in primary schools
• pre-school worker
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification Specification (PDF) (PDF | 964 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 583 KB)
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 137 KB)
Additional qualification information
Be able to (PDF) (PDF | 470 KB)
Be able to (Word) (DOCX | 415 KB)
Internal Assessment Sample Tasks (PDF) (PDF | 193 KB)
Internal Assessment Sample Tasks (Word) (DOCX | 345 KB)
Tutor Guidance (PDF) (PDF | 1070 KB)
Tutor Guidance (Word) (DOCX | 613 KB)
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Mapping (KSBs) (PDF) (PDF | 227 KB)
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Mapping (KSBs) (Word) (DOCX | 353 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Teaching materials
Working in the EY Sector (EYE) (Level 3) Flashcard Pack
These flashcards have been designed to provide additional support for some of those areas identified as trickier to teach.
Price
Free
Early Years Educator (Level 3) Glossary
This glossary provides an alphabetical list of key terms from the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications.
Price
Free
Working in the EY Sector (EYE) (Level 3) Learner Guide
This learner guide is designed to support the knowledge, skills and understanding required for a level 3 early years educator to be included in staff to child ratios in an early years setting.
Price
£139.00
Unit breakdown
Mandatory 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)