Become an Early Years Educator

Who requires this qualification?

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. 

Who can do this course?

• Anyone over the age of 16.
• Must have GCSE English and Maths A*-C Or Level 2 in Maths and English Functional Skills 
• Learners without GCSE or Functional skills can enrol on our Functional Skills course alongside the Early Years qualification.
• Prior experience in childcare will also be considered.

What you will learn

The course has structured with 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 You Will Be Assessed

The Qualification is gained from your coursework so there is no exam to complete. 

To gain this qualification the learner will need to: 

• Pass all units. 
• Show competence in a real work environment. 

Portfolios are assessed by your tutor. 

On successful completion of the course, you will receive:

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification 

How you will learn

The course is 12-14 months long. To complete this course you need suitable placement for collecting your work-based evidence for the course assignments. 1 days a week of face to face learning at the college. 

Career prospect

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

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