Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce - Part Time
at Hopwood Hall College, Manchester · college
What the college says
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English Language and Mathematics and/or a level 2 qualification in Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
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
Middleton Campus
Middleton Campus Hopwood Hall College, Manchester, M24 6XH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Manchester
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