NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector

About this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector Course

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) course is perfect for anyone looking to undertake a fully regulated qualification which results in a full license to practice in the early years sector. The qualification will allow you to work in a nursery setting and count towards staff ratios as a fully licensed Level 3 practitioner.  Through a combination of online written assignments and tasks, learners on this qualification will cover the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how it relates to children from birth to 5 years. The qualification also covers knowledge up to 7 years of age but practical assignments are only in the age ranges 0-5 years. A placement is required to undertake this qualification and this must be in a setting which will allow you to work with children aged 0-5 years. A 350 hour placement must be completed as part of this qualification within an early years setting. This placement will be where learners undertake their workplace observations. Your Contracted Assessor will observe your practice and provide feedback on your competency. They will also undertake several standardisation activities to ensure their work is to the highest level possible. Qualification code 610/4164/6. This qualification meets the UK government requirement to be deemed full and relevant and allows practitioners to work as a fully qualified level 3 practitioner in an early years setting.

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Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees. This qualification is suitable for a range of different career paths in settings such as:

• Early Years Practitioner
• Early Years Teacher
• Children’s Centre Worker
• Playschool Assistant
• Childminder / Nanny

Qualification

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector is a knowledge and skills-based qualification. You must have a job or voluntary placement in an early years setting that cares for children from birth to 5 years to complete this course. The course is assessed by both knowledge-based written assignments and practical tasks (including work products, workplace observations and professional discussions). An induction will be held with all new students to outline what is required of you and explain the need for a Contracted Assessor and their role during the qualification.

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector Course Content

Included in this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector course are the following units:

Unit 1 – Introduction to the role of the early years educator

This unit explores the roles and responsibilities of the reflective early years educator while appreciating the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for effective engagement within one’s own role. During the delivery of this unit, students should be exposed to the significance of sustainability in practice where appropriate.

This unit focuses on the basics of an early years educator, from looking at important traits, and alignment with policies and procedures to working as part of a team and also your own professional development.

Unit 2 – Holistic child development

This unit explores holistic development and key milestones for babies and children, including the significance of experience and personal circumstance.

Within this unit, you will concentrate on all areas and aspects of development, not only during the early years but from conception and throughout pregnancy.

There are many factors that can affect babies and children’s development, this unit will also teach you about the short term and long term factors.

Unit 3 – Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

This unit explores legislation and guidance to support the increasing awareness and confidence of the early years educator to support babies, children and their families when facilitating nurturing environments for babies and children with special educational needs and disability.

This unit focuses on identifying and working with children with special educational needs and disabilities, their areas of need and how to support not only the children but their parents, carers and families too.

Unit 4 – Effective communication in an early years setting

This unit explores the significance of communication for holistic development and learning in all babies and children.

This unit will teach you all about communication development in babies and children, aswell as the factors that can affect children’s communication. You will also look into ways you can support babies and children with their communication, speech and language needs.

Unit 5 – Safeguarding and welfare requirements

This unit explores how the early years educator safeguards children, including wider aspects of child protection, reporting, and record keeping.

There are opportunities to consider sustainability and sustainable development goals 2 and 6 when exploring the welfare requirements.

Abuse comes in many forms, and here you will develop an understanding of different types of abuse, how to recognise abuse in children, and the correct procedures and steps to take in this instance.

Unit 6 – Health, wellbeing and safety

This unit explores the relationship between legislation policy and procedure with further focus on own role and responsibilities with regard to the health and safety of babies and children. Students should be mindful of energy-saving approaches to sustainability when considering health, well-being, and safety, for example, energy efficient approaches and wellbeing strategies.

Unit 7 – Promoting an effective early years curriculum

This unit explores the early years statutory framework offered through the Early Years Foundation Stage and the implications for embedding effective characteristics of teaching and learning for all children.

This unit also includes theorists and their beliefs in relation to learning and development for babies and children.

Unit 8 – Assessment of children’s learning and development

This unit explores the assessment opportunities applied by early years educators to ensure the unique needs of each baby and child are understood and valued.

Here you will learn about types of assessment and liaising with others to document and inform of the child’s progress and development. You will also learn about why assessments are important and the benefits for the child.

Unit 9 – Understanding play for holistic development and learning

This unit explores knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to plan, lead and review play experiences that support babies’ and children’s learning and development whilst fostering a positive approach to sustainability.

This unit also focuses on the perspectives of theorists and their approaches to play and development.

Play is an important part of learning and development – socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively but changes as a child ages and progresses, here you will learn how and why to adapt play to ensure that babies and children’s needs are met.

Unit 10 – Partnership working

This unit explores partnership working, including benefits and challenges and complexities of professional collaboration.

The unit covers the policies and procedures for working in partnership. You will then move on to look at relationships and how to maintain an effective and positive relationship and engagement with parents and carers as well as any professionals that may be involved with the child.

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

To pass this qualification, learners must complete 10 units. These are completed through a variety of tasks including written assignments, practical observations, work products and professional discussions. The course also requires you to undertake observations of specific children conducted over a period of time.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 18 months from your enrolment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!