L3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF) - Workbased

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Part Time

Entry requirements

You will need to be working in a school, as an important part of the assessment process involves evaluating skills in real working situations. You will need to be aged 19+ and have a good level of English.

Course Code

WPD3EYAP/1

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Work-Based

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NCFE

Assessment

You will need to complete all mandatory units. All units are internally assessed.

About the course

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

Career options

Upon achievement of this qualification you will be able to enter the workforce as an Early Years Educator. You could progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors such as: 'practitioner in day nurseries 'practitioner in nursery schools 'practitioner in reception classes in primary schools 'pre-school worker 'home based child carer.

Course Content - What will I learn?

This qualification consists of 23 mandatory units structured around 4 themes: Theme 1: Health and Well-being Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practice Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness Theme 4: Professional Development You will also complete a longitudinal study and be assessed on competence in a real work environment.

All learners at Oaklands college take part in initial assessment in Maths and English. This helps us to ensure that everyone reaches their full potential. There will be the opportunity to upgrade your literacy and numeracy skills by undertaking recognised basic skills qualifications.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

You will need to complete all mandatory units. All units are internally assessed.

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