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CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare & Education

at Solihull College and University Centre, Solihull · university

Level 3Vocational and tradeAward1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education is a one year programme which provides progression to the Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma. The course carries a maximum of 84 (A* grade) UCAS points. You will study all aspects of children's care, play, learning and development: -Child development from conception to seven years -Children's health and well-being -Providing safe environments for children -Child health -Play and learning -Understanding children's additional needs -Observation, assessment and planning -Professional Practice Portfolio

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at Grade C/4 including English Language, plus a Grade D/3 in Mathematics. Maths can be taken alongside your main programme. However, if a C/4 Grade is not achieved you will not gain employment as an Early Years Educator. You must be aged between 16 and 19 to enroll on this course. You will have a positive school or college reference with good levels of attendance and punctuality. Experience of working with children e.g. babysitting or nursery experience would be very useful.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Blossomfield Campus

    Blossomfield Rd, Solihull, B91 1SB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Solihull

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