Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)
at Bock Consultancy & Personnel Development Limited, London · training provider
What the college says
This course is suitable for anyone aiming to work with children and young people. It's particularly useful if you are already working or volunteering in the sector in settings such as schools, youth clubs, advice centres or charities and want to develop professionally for jobs with more responsibility, supervisory or managerial duties in the future. It's a natural move for many learners from a level 2 childcare course.
What you need to get on
All applicants will be required to take an English and Mathematics initial assessment, regardless of previous qualifications. Universities are increasingly asking for GCSEs or L2 Functional Skills as part of their entry criteria and therefore if you wish to gain admission to university, you may need to enrol on GCSE or L2 Functional Skills English and Maths course.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
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
Bock Consultancy & Personnel Development Limited
Work based
Who else teaches this exact qualification
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