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Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

at Middlesbrough College, Middlesbrough · college

Level 4Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearPart time£811

What the college says

The NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the Early Years workforce at Level 3. This qualification will embrace the wealth of experience of the Level 3 Early Years workforce, and challenge learners in both their daily practice and theoretical understanding. Upon achievement of the qualification, learners will be equipped as an advanced practitioner. The advanced practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the Early Years workforce. The qualification covers a range of Early Years topics at Level 4, including enabling children to learn, working with families and other professionals and implementing change, as well as specialist areas such as physical activity and nutrition and special educational needs. Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities. To complete the course learners will research, design, and implement change in their own settings.

What you need to get on

Learners must be at least 18 years old and hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and employed within a suitable role. Maths/English Grade C/4 or above.

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

Beyond A level. Usually taken after a Level 3 course.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Not approved for 16 to 18 funding.

Where it runs

  • Middlehaven (Main Building)

    Dock Street, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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