Certificate in Childcare and Education L3
Full Time · Childcare/Early Years · Bishop Auckland Campus · Certificate- Start Date:
- 06 September 2021
- Loans/Remissions:
- If you are aged 16 to 18 this course is free. Otherwise an Advanced Learner Loan is available.
- Level:
- Level 3
- Taught at:
- Bishop Auckland Campus
Course overview
The Early Years Educator Qualification is the must have qualification. It is
for all those wanting to work with children from birth to five years of age.
This CACHE Level 3 Certificate will show that you have been trained to the
highest standards.
Course requirements
Minimum 4 GCSE’s at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent, including a C or above in Maths and English, or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area. A clear criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Materials needed
A college t-shirt to be worn in work placement, and a CACHE Diploma Level 3 textbook.
What can I do when I finish?
You could progress internally with foundation degree Levels 4 and 5
depending upon achievement, attendance and motivation or progress to university
and higher education depending on grades and UCAS points.
You will also have
employment opportunities such as working in child and family centres,
community, day and hospital nurseries, child minding, nanny work
and children’s play supervision for holiday companies. Early Years
Educators may also work in primary schools to support the work of teachers,
become special needs assistants and playgroup and pre-school
leaders.
What next?
If you would like to apply, please click the "Apply Now" section below and follow the steps. Thank you!
What will I do?
The CACHE Certificate in Childcare and Education Level 3 is a two year course, the content of which is divided into four themes:
- Health & well-being
- Legislation, Frameworks & Professional practice
- Play, Development & Learning for school readiness
- Professional Development. Work experience includes a minimum of 730 placement hours (two days a week)
Assessment of skill competency will take place in the real working environment across three different age ranges 0-5 years old.
What will it give me?
This qualification will provide you with a licence to practice and the status of being an Early years Educator. It will also give you a Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education.
Need to know more? Enquire about this course.
