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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce- Diploma (Part time learning)

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification35 weeksPart time£2,882

What the college says

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce Learners must be working or volunteering with children under five years of age. The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners to become early years educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to five years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as early years educators and be included in staff to child ratios.

What you need to get on

GCSE English and GCSE/International GCSE qualification in English language and/or literature to at least grade C (grade 4) and Maths to at least grade C (grade 4) Functional skills qualification in English and Maths at level 2

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

  • Slough and Langley College

    Station Road Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 11 September 2026 · Slough

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