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Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator)

at Darlington Borough Council, Darlington · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma12 months£2,573

What the college says

This qualification is designed for anyone interested in gaining employment as an Early Years Educator, working birth to 5 years and to gain the knowledge to work with children 5-7 years.

What you need to get on

You must be aged 19+, reside in the Darlington or Teesside postcode areas (DL / TS), or within commuting distance of Darlington, have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning. You must complete a full enhanced DBS and references. You must have, or are working towards, at least a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification or GCSE English grade 4 (old grade C).

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

  • Darlington Borough Council

    Work based

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

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