Diploma for the Early Years Workforce Level 3
at Itchen College, Southampton · college
What the college says
19+
What you need to get on
See Website
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?
The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.
Where it runs
Itchen College
Work based
Start dates
- 8 September 2026
Who else teaches this exact qualification
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