NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education (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.
The course carries up to 168 UCAS points.
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A career in education and early childhood development can be stimulating, satisfying and rewarding, and provides the opportunity to influence and shape many lives.
This course is for young people, aged 16 – 18, and those 19 + who would love the opportunity to work as child carers in public and private nurseries, social services and health authorities.
A full range of childcare topics are studied such as child development and the early years’ curriculum.
The course will give you the skills, knowledge and understanding to pursue employment as education professionals.
A full range of childcare topics are studied over two years such as:
All these will be achieved by a variety of assessment methods, portfolios and assignments with a focus on your experiences in work placement carried over 4 days every other week.
The course carries up to 420 UCAS points.
Upon achievement of this qualification it is intended that learners will be able to access higher education or enter the workforce as Early Years Educators. This qualification confers the licence to practise as an Early Years Educator.
Start Date
September 2024
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
You will need at least 5 GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 including English Language.
The course includes placements and all students will need to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. The college will apply and pay for this.
Applicants need to supply two satisfactory references and attend an interview at the college.
Progression
Students can go onto careers working with children in nurseries, crèches and schools, throughout Britain. There is also the opportunity to work in Europe and beyond, with holiday companies and cruise liners.
Students can also progress to the Foundation Degree in Early Years which can be studied at Calderdale College or university.
Assessment Methods
The programme is made up of 15 units which are internally marked, a work placement where learners are assessed on their practice and 2 externally marked extended essays.
Course Fees
This course is free for students age 16 – 18. For students 19+ please contact our Student Services Team on 01422 399367 for more information.
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, Apprenticeships, T Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.
If you’re still not sure, don’t worry, just speak to a member of our advice and guidance team who will advise you.
Term Dates
Autumn Term
4th Sept 2023 – 27th Oct 2023
7th Nov 2023 – 22nd Dec 2023
Spring Term
8th Jan 2024 – 9th Feb 2024
19th Feb 2024 – 22nd Mar 2024
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3UZ
United Kingdom
