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Early Years Educator CACHE Diploma

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification2 yearsPart time£2,882

What the college says

Choose this course if you want a nationally recognised childcare qualification that supports employment and higher education progression. You will study key themes like child development play legislation and wellbeing and build professional practice standards that employers value. It is also a strong foundation for wider children’s workforce careers and routes into university with UCAS points.

What you need to get on

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification AND a grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths. • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade. Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group • Successful completion of p

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?

Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.

Where it runs

  • Cornwall College St Austell

    Tregonissey Road, PL25 4DJ

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  • Cornwall College Camborne

    Trevenson Campus, TR15 3RD

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