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Level 3 Early Years Educator (Sep Start)

at Burton and South Derbyshire College, Burton-On-Trent · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification18 monthsPart time

What the college says

This course is for those who have 12-18 months recent, continuous experience volunteering or working in an early years setting and want a qualification that reflects existing skills and knowledge. This qualification will enable you to work with children from 0-7yrs as a room leader or above. It will cover topics such as positive relationships; speech, language and communication; child development; theories of development; observations; safeguarding and data management. This course requires you to be in a work placement for a minimum of 2 days per week and on average, 5-6 hours self-study for research and written evidence over 18 months.

What you need to get on

Applicants will be expected to have a recognised level 2 subject specific vocational qualification. If not already achieved, be working towards completing a level 2 literacy qualification.(or) Several years' occupational experience within relevant disciplines will also be considered

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

  • Burton and South Derbyshire College

    Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Burton on Trent

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