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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (Diploma)

at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification2 yearsPart time

What the college says

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What you need to get on

Learners must be at least 19 years old who are either employed or have a volunteer position within an Early Years Setting. You must be working a minimum of 7 hours a week. Applicants must hold a GCSE English grade 4 or above (C equivalent) or level 2 functional skill. Learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the EarlyYears Practitioner.

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

  • Crawley College

    College Road, Crawley, RH10 1NR

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Crawley

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