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 |
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Guided Learning Hours | 486 |
Practical Training Hours/Work Placement Hours | 350 |
Division of Practical Training Hours/Work Placement Hours:
AGE GROUP | HOURS |
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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