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Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)
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£2,100 - £999
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Course Overview
The Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) is an Ofqual regulated qualification which enables the learners to gain all the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to work in early years settings and to be registered in staff to child ratios This level 3 early years qualification will allow the learners to gain knowledge of child development, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and communication and inclusive practice whilst supporting children’s learning and development.
Moreover, our Level 3 Early Years Educator course is specialized in such areas as holistic development, safeguarding and welfare, supporting SEND, curriculum planning, assessment and partnership working, at which learners are equipped with the skills of facilitating the learning among children, promoting their safety, and considering professional practice in various early years settings. The qualification also provides opportunities for progression onto employment or further learning and training in the early years sector and helps to develop confidence and competence as a professional.
Career Opportunities and Progression
Completing the Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) will help people wishing to pursue a professional career in early years education and childcare. This qualification is appropriate for learners who are intending to work in Early Years and is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and understanding to support children in their learning, development, safeguarding, health and wellbeing and inclusive practice. It also helps learners to build confidence and competence in working with children birth to 5 years in regulated early years settings.
Furthermore, this Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector is recognised in childcare and education and can lead to employment or further learning. Successful learners can move on to work in nurseries, pre-schools, child care centres or in reception classes in primary schools. Learners can also progress to qualifications including the Level 3 Extended Diploma for working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) or the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
Do I need a placement in an early years setting to complete this course?
Yes, the Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) requires learners to complete a mandatory work placement during the course. As part of the qualification requirements, learners are required to have a minimum of 300 placement hours but a maximum of 350 hours is recommended to ensure they have wider experience and confidence in early years practice. Placement hours in a real early years setting provide the opportunity for learners to develop and demonstrate practical skills in supporting the children’s learning and development, promoting safeguarding and wellbeing, communicating with children and families and following early years procedures professionally. Learners will also be able to use the knowledge they have acquired in this qualification in everyday early years practice and early years professional responsibilities as part of the placement experience.
Assessment for the Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) is completed through a combination of written assignments, portfolio evidence, and workplace-based observations. Learners complete assignments to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of early years practice.
Unit 1: Introduction to the Role of the Early Years Educator
Unit 2: Holistic Child Development
Unit 3: Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Unit 4: Effective Communication in an Early Years Setting
Unit 5: Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
Unit 6: Health, Wellbeing and Safety
Unit 7: Promoting an Effective Early Years Curriculum
Unit 8: Assessment of Children’s Learning and Development
Unit 9: Understanding Play for Learning and Holistic Development
Unit 10: Partnership Working
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 10-11 months depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
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£999*inc. VAT
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£1,099*inc. VAT
- OfQual-approved qualification
- 24/7 access to LMS and unlimited tutor support
- Transparent pricing, no hidden charges
- Start when you're ready with a full year of access.
- Unlimited revisions
- Receive feedback within 1 – 3 working days
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£210.64*inc. VAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
This Early Years Level 3 online course is appropriate to those who wish to engage in the employment of Early Years Educator in childcare centres like nurseries, preschools, and primary school reception classes. It suits learners who would like to attain a recognised qualification that satisfies the standards of being employed in controlled early years settings and also participating in staff to child ratios.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.
Yes. This online course is delivered through online learning, allowing learners to study from home and engage with the materials at their own pace.
Yes, effective achievement will allow the learners to become eligible to work as an Early Years Educator in the regulated environments.
Learners must be aged 18 or over in order to enrol on this qualification, and there are no formal academic entry requirements for admission.
Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded an NCFE certificate. NCFE as an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, you can be sure all qualifications meet high national standards.
Qualification Number: 610/4164/6
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
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