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Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

at Yorkshire Training Partnership Limited, Rotherham · training provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma18 months£2,882

What the college says

The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators.

What you need to get on

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in early years education and care. You should be at least 16 years old. From 3 April 2017, the requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE) to hold GCSE English and maths A*-C, will be broadened to Level 2 qualifications, including Functional Skills.

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

  • Yorkshire Training Partnership Limited

    Work based

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