Early Years Educator Level 3

About this qualification

This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website

for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.

What does the qualification cover?

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.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in early years education and care.

What are our entry requirements?

You should be at least 19 years old.

Early Years Educator: GCSE Requirements

From 3 April 2017, the requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE) to hold  GCSE English and maths A*-C, will be broadened to Level 2 qualifications, including Functional Skills.

This will enable staff with an EYE qualification and Level 2 English and mathematics qualifications to count in the Level 3 staff: child ratios in childcare settings. This includes those who already hold an EYE qualification, began studying an EYE from September 2014, or will achieve an EYE in the future.

Please refer to the Early Years Workforce Strategy (March 2017) for further details.

Education Funding Agency-funded learners

Course fee is £2599 (Fee can be paid in instalment) Non funding qualification

Learners must achieve:

• 10 mandatory units

• Guided Learning 864 (hours)

• Total Qualification Time 610 (hours)

How is this qualification structured?

We have structured the units around three themes:

• Theme 1: Health and well-being

• Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practice

• Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness

How is it assessed?

To gain this qualification the learner will need to:

• Pass all units

• Complete longitudinal study

• Show competence in a real work environment

Do you need to have access to practical placement?

Placements are required for achievement of this qualification. A minimum of 350 placement hours is required. During placement, learners will need support from a professional within the real work environment who will be required to complete

professional development records.

How long does it take to complete?

This qualification will take 12 months* to complete depending on experience.However, learner must be prepared for intense workload. Qualification will be mainly delivered remotely alongside two face to face sessions per month.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

Learners can progress to the Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner or other higher level early years qualifications

.

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

Upon achievement of this qualification learners will gain their licence to practise and it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators. Learners can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors such as:

• Assistant in Children's Centres

• Practitioner in nursery schools

• Practitioner in reception classes in primary schools

• Pre-school worker