NCFE CACHE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA FOR EARLY YEARS WORKFORCE

ABOUT THIS DIPLOMA

The CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 & gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. These course is approved by Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) and NCFE CACHE, Uk.

The qualifications required to work with young children are changing and the CACHE Early Years Educator qualification is the gold standard for the sector, drawing on CACHE’s reputation as the leading childcare qualification specialist.

This diploma is ideal for early year’s teachers, lead teachers, deputy managers and managers. This diploma is a stepping stone for achieving your Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Management and Leadership.

ASSESSMENT

There are various methods in which you will be assessed. You will demonstrate your understanding of a unit through written assignments. Also, your assessor will observe you in your setting. There will be professional discussion, where you and your assessor will a reflective discussion on your practices. You are also required to carry out a longitudinal study. Longitudinal study is basically an observation of a child from your setting. Your tutor will guide you through your longitudinal study.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • You either are working in an early years setting or are volunteering with one with children between 0-5 years. Practical placement is very important and is part of your assessment.
  • You should have an email account & access to a laptop with internet connection.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age.

LEARNING

These four themes comprise of your 23 mandatory units.
Learning Hours: Once a week three hours of classroom teaching.

LEARNING HOURS
Guided Learning Hours 486
Practical Training Hours/Work Placement Hours 350

Division of Practical Training Hours/Work Placement Hours:

AGE GROUP HOURS
0 to 1 year 11 months 25
2 to 2 years 11 months 133
3 to 5 years 192

The CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce focuses on 4 themes based on these units are designed.

Theme 1

Health &well-being

Theme 2

Legislation, frameworks & professional practice

Theme 3

Play, development & learning for school readiness

Theme 4

Professional development