Early Years Educator - Level 3 Diploma - CCCG
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Early Years Educator - Level 3 Diploma

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Start Date: 2 September 2024
Duration: 1 Year
Attendance: Full Time
Level: Level 3
Location: Regent's Park Centre
Suitable for: 16 - 18
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Start Date: 3 September 2024
Duration: 1 Year
Attendance: Full Time
Level: Level 3
Location: Regent's Park Centre
Suitable for: Adults
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ABOUT THE COURSE

This course requires you to have 350 work placement hours in an early years setting, where you will be supported by a tutor and an assessor who will visit and directly observe you carrying out assignments.

All learners will be required to complete placement hours to make 350 hours total:

  • 0 to 1 year 11 months - 25 hours
  • 2 to 2 years 11 months - 133 hours
  • 3 to 5 years - 195 hours

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Topics covered can include:

  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Legislation, frameworks and professional practice
  • Play, development and learning for school readiness
  • Professional development

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:

  • To be aged 19 or older
  • Level 2 qualification in a childcare or related subject
  • Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1 or equivalent
  • Experience of working in a childcare setting
  • Two references from current and previous work placements
  • Enhanced DBS Check - we are able to advise you on how to apply for this, but you must pay for this in advance of work placements

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You must have secured a work placement, ideally before the course begins, and definitely within the first 4 weeks of enrolling onto the course. As work placement is mandatory, you will not be allowed to continue after the first 4 weeks if you do not have a placement secured.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

The course is assessed throughout the year and with an end-of-course portfolio.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

School Leavers


If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

SCHOOL LEAVERS

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

ADULTS

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course may be free, depending on your circumstances. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

This course will help you to move on to higher level courses, such as a Foundation Degree, an apprenticeship or other employment in the sector.


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