Early Years Educator Courses (EYE)
NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma For Working in The Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) 610/4164/6
Overview
The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (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.
Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators. This qualification has the following UCAS Points – P – 32.
What's Included?
- Registration with the awarding body and E-learning platform.
- One to one online workshops and teaching.
- Certificate from awarding body on completion.
- Interest free individual payment plans.
- Direct observation in your setting by your assessor.
- Ongoing support from your allocated assessor.
- Access to our E learning resources and library
Course Details
What will I study on the course?
The course is structured in units around three themes:
- EYE L3 WF 1 Introduction to the role of the Early Years educator (T/651/1390)
- EYE L3 WF 2 Holistic child development (Y/651/1391)
- EYE L3 WF 3 Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) (A/651/1392)
- EYE L3 WF 4 Effective communication in an early years setting (D/651/1393)
- EYE L3 WF 5 Safeguarding and welfare requirements (F/651/1394)
- EYE L3 WF 6 Health, wellbeing and safety (H/651/1395)
- EYE L3 WF 7 Promoting an effective early years curriculum (J/651/1396)
- EYE L3 WF 8 Assessment of children’s learning and development (K/651/1397)
- EYE L3 WF 9 Understanding play for learning and holistic development (L/651/1398)
- EYE L3 WF 10 Partnership working (M/651/1399
Learners must achieve:
• 10 mandatory units
• Guided Learning 864 (hours)
• Total Qualification Time 950 (hours)
Work Placement
Placements are required for the achievement of this qualification. A minimum of 300 placement hours is required but 350 is recommended.
Entry Requirements
Learners must either be employed or volunteering in an early years setting, working with children within the 0-5 years age bracket. If you are a volunteer then this must be set up before you start the course. We will need to see a letter from the placement at interview.
Proof of a current DBS must be shown.
Early Years Educator: GCSE Requirements
From 1st January 2024 the requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE) to hold GCSE English A*-C, will be broadened to Level 2 qualifications, including Functional Skills. This will enable staff with an EYE qualification and Level 2 English qualification to count in the Level 3 staff child ratios in childcare settings. The math criteria has now been removed (apart from the apprenticeship route) and only applies to management. Please refer to the Early Years Workforce Strategy (Jan 2024) for further details.
(You can complete this qualification without English Functional Skills however you will not get your license to practice without it as well as full first aid qualification)
How do I apply?
Entry to the course is by interview. You must be 18 or above to apply. We welcome applications from mature students. You can apply via our website; once we have received your application form we will contact you to attend an interview.
How will I be assessed?
To gain this qualification the learner will need to:
• Pass all units
• Complete a longitudinal study
• Show competence in a real work environment through observation by our assessors
How will I study?
You will have regular workshops and contact with your assessor via our E-portfolio platform. You will complete a portfolio of evidence through a variety of assessment methods, including direct observation and a longitudinal study. There is no set start date, you can enrol throughout the year and complete the course at your own pace to meet your individual needs. It should take between 1-2 years.Progression.
The level 3 EYE Diploma enables progression to the Cache level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner or other higher level 5 early years qualifications.
How much does the course cost?
The course costs £2362.50. We have a flexible payment plan available so you can pay in instalments. .
Want to know more?
For more information on our courses, advice or guidance please contact us at admin@premierearlyyearstraining.co.uk
