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

About this qualification

This qualification aims 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.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners must be at least 16 years old.

How is this qualification structured?

This qualification has 10 mandatory units.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is designed for learners preparing to become early years educators.

How is it assessed?

The assessment for the qualification is an internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.

Do you need to work to get 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 – universities may accept personal statements

How many credits are required to complete it?

95 credits required and the course will take you 1-2 years to complete depending on your needs.

Career opportunities

• educator in day nurseries

• educator in nursery schools

• educator in reception classes in primary schools

• pre-school worker

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