NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Northern Ireland)
Ref:
603/6039/2
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Children and Young People
Registration & certification fee:
£146.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
467
TQT:
700
Credit value:
70
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This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
About this qualification
This qualification is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in children’s settings including early years. Learners qualified at Level 3 may work as room supervisors/team leaders or deputise for the leader working under the supervision of the manager.
The qualification confers occupational competence for child care, learning and development in Northern Ireland.
Who is it suitable for?
It is suitable for those who wish to work, or are working at an unsupervised level in children’s care, learning and development in Northern Ireland.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To achieve this qualification learners are required to successfully complete 56 credits from 8 mandatory units and 14 credits from 14 optional units.
How is it assessed?
Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
How many credits are required to complete it?
70 credits are required to complete this qualification.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
All learners MUST have access to either employment or work experience in a real work setting to support them to develop and practice their skills, and apply their knowledge at an appropriate level. This ensures that learners are able to demonstrate consistent competence at Level 3 to meet the requirements of the Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care Learning and Development (Northern Ireland).
Learners must have access to between 600-700 hours in a work setting that will facilitate development of their skills and knowledge at Level 3.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
•Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children’s Care. Learning and Development (Northern Ireland)
•Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Management) (Northern Ireland)
•Foundation Degrees in a related subject.
Career opportunities
The qualification confers occupational competence for child care, learning and development in Northern Ireland. Learners could progress to the following job roles:
•day care room supervisor
•child care assistant
•child minder
•nursery practitioner
•pre-school worker
•out of school childcare worker.
Funding for our qualifications
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Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 1148 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 604 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 129 KB)
Work practice and placement guide for CCLD (PDF | 445 KB)
Supporting high quality provision in Northern Ireland (PDF | 2024 KB)
Summary of assessment criteria (PDF | 716 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Context and Principles for the Early Years Sector - Theme 1 (L/618/1648)
Communication and Partnership Working - Theme 2 (R/618/1649)
Safeguarding Children - Theme 3 (J/618/1650)
Keeping Children Safe, Healthy and Well - Theme 4 (L/618/1651)
Support Children's Personal Care and Nutrition - Theme 5 (R6181652)
Supporting Children's Development - Theme 6 (Y/618/1653)
Supporting Children's Play Opportunities and Experiences of Play - Theme 7 (D/618/1654)
Contribute to the Support of Children With Disablities and/or Special Needs - Theme 8 (H/618/1655)
Understand the Needs of Children and Young People Who Are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage (F/600/9777)
Support Disabled Children and Young People and Those With Specific Requirements (T/601/0134)
Support Children or Young People in Their Own Home (K/601/0132)
Enable Parents to Develop Ways of Handling Relationships and Behaviour That Contribute to Everyday Life With Children (H/502/4682)
Engage Fathers in Their Children's Early Learning (Y/502/4663)
Promote Children in Early Years Settings Acquiring a New Language Through Immersion (K/601/3225)
Support Children With Physical Disabilities (K/618/1656)
Support Children With Learning Disablities (M/618/1657)
Support Children With Autistic Spectrum Conditions (T/618/1658)
Support the Learning and Development of Children With Health Needs (A/618/1659)
Support Children With Sensory Loss (M/618/1660)
Support Families Who Have a Child With a Disability (D/601/5750)
Promote Signing to Advance Speech, Language and Communication (T/618/1661)