Level 3 Early Years Educator
at Lakes College West Cumbria, Workington · college
What the college says
School Leavers
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs 9 - 4 (A*-C) including English and maths or a Level 2 in Early Years at merit end grade. You will also need a DBS Check.
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?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Lakes College West Cumbria
Hallwood Road Lillyhall, Workington, CA14 4JN
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Workington
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