What the course covers:
This qualification offers progression from the Technical Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education and enables students to gain the knowledge and experience which will allow them to work with children from birth to 5 years.
Upon achievement of the Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education it is intended that students will be able to access higher education or enter the workforce as Early Years Educators.
UCAS Points
Upon completion of the Diploma in Childcare Level 3, you could achieve the following UCAS Points – D – 72, C – 96, B – 120, A – 144, A* – 168.
Who is this qualification suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for those wishing to progress to Higher Education or into employment as a Level 3 practitioner.
How is this qualification structured?
This is a nested Award, Certificate, and Diploma.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence, gained in real work environment, external assessments, observations, child observations, written assignments, presentations, displays, scenarios and case studies.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
A minimum of 750 hours within a nursery setting, working with children aged 0-5 years. Building up a portfolio of evidence and diaries as well as assessor observations.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
This qualification allows progression onto Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications and other Level 3 qualifications relating to Childcare, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning.
Career opportunities
This qualification allows progression onto Higher Education, a Level 4 Practitioner qualification or employment as a Level 3 practitioner.