Childcare & Education Technical Certificate/Extended Diploma
CACHE Level 3 Childcare & Education Technical Certificate, CACHE Level 3 Childcare & Education Extended Diploma
Adult, School Leavers, Level 3
1 year per course
September 2024
Full-time
David Hockney Building
Overview
This is initially a one-year course that leads to progression onto the year 2 Technical Diploma. Both years are needed in order to achieve ‘licence to practice’ as an Early Years Educator (EYE) or to achieve the 3 A levels equivalence needed for UCAS/University entry. There is a work placement 2 days per week, during Year 1 in a day nursery.
Year 1 of this course will award you with a Technical Certificate, before progression into Year 2 where you will work towards an Extended Diploma.
This course is part of our Ambitions Hub programme.
Please note that a uniform is required for this course, click here to purchase.
Key Info
You will gain knowledge within the classroom to include theory, best practice and current early years curriculum content. Placement will give you the opportunity to put this into practice and develop your skills in a real workplace environment. You will also gain skills needed for the workplace such as communication, teamwork, professional values and confidence. You will be supported to develop your academic writing skills needed for further study. Gain practical experience that will support job and university application success alongside achieving a graded A Level equivalent course. All tutors/assessors are industry professionals and are early years trained/experienced. You will learn via College lessons & workshops.
Unit 1: Child Development
Unit 2: Health & Wellbeing
Unit 3: Safe Environments
Unit 4: Child Health Unit
Unit 5: Play and Learning
Unit 6: Additional Needs
Unit 7: Observation, Assessment & Planning
Entry to this course requires 5 GCSEs at 4 or C or above including GCSE English and Maths.
- Graded coursework/Essays
- Controlled Assessments
- Practical Observations in the Workplace
College polo shirt and sensible footwear (during your placement).
Successful completion of this course can lead to progression to further study and employment in Early Years, Childcare and Education.
If you are 16 to 18 years old you won't have to pay tuition fees. If you're 19 or older you may need to pay a fee.
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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