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CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
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CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

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What does the qualification cover?

The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

UCAS Points

This qualification has the following UCAS Points - P - 32.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in early years education and care.

What are our entry requirements?

You should be at least 16 years old. 

Early Years Educator: GCSE Requirements

The requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE) to hold GCSE English and maths A*-C, will be broadened to Level 2 qualifications, including Functional Skills.

This will enable staff with an EYE qualification and Level 2 English and mathematics qualifications to count in the Level 3 staff: child ratios in childcare settings.

Education Funding Agency-funded learners

Learners aged 16-19 (and learners aged 19-24 with learning difficulties and/or disabilities) funded by the Education Funding Agency will not require GCSE English and maths grade A* - C prior to commencing their Early Years Educator qualification.

Learners must achieve:

  • 23 mandatory units
  • Guided Learning 486 (hours)
  • Total Qualification Time 610 (hours)

How is this qualification structured?

We have structured the units around three themes:

  • Theme 1: Health and well-being
  • Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks, and professional practice
  • Theme 3: Play, development, and learning for school readiness

How is it assessed?

To gain this qualification the learner will need to:

  • Pass all units
  • Complete longitudinal study
  • Show competence in a real work environment

Do you need to have access to practical placement?

Placements are required for the achievement of this qualification. A minimum of 350 placement hours is required. During placement, learners will need support from a professional within the real work environment who will be required to complete professional development records.

How long does it take to complete?

This qualification will take 1 year to complete depending on experience.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

Learners can progress to the Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner or other higher-level early years qualifications.

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will gain their license to practice and it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators. Learners can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary, or private sectors such as:

  • Assistant in Children's Centres
  • Practitioner in nursery schools
  • Practitioner in reception classes in primary schools
  • Pre-school worker

 

Funding criteria

This qualification is funded if this is your first level 3; if you are receiving Universal Credit or you are on a low income of £21,000 per annum.  Also, you must be living in the UK for at least 3 years.

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