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Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator) level 3

at Wessex Training & Assessment, Weymouth · training provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma24 months£2,500

What the college says

This qualification meets the needs of learners who want to work with children in a wide range of settings, i.e. - Early Years Educator, Childminders, Nursery Nurse. This qualification is compliant with the practical skills criteria published by the National College for Teaching & Learning. Learners will learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Early Years Sector. The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets out the requirements for the staff ratio in settings delivering the EYFS and the qualification level that practitioners must hold. To count in the ratios at Level 3, staff holding an Early Years Educator qualification MUST also have achieved GCSE’s in Maths and English Grade A-C. On completion of this qualification learners may progress into employment within the Child care sector, progress in their current role or onto further learning - i.e. Level 4 (due in September 2017) Level 5 CYPW (Currently available and being updated). Leadership and Management Diploma level 3

What you need to get on

Exit requirement - Level 2 in English and Mathematics Employed within the Childcare sector for between 20 - 30 hours per week.

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

  • Wessex Training & Assessment

    Work based

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