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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (Diploma) (February Start 2026)

at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification18 monthsPart time

What the college says

This course will provide you with a recognised early years qualification, whether you already work within a day nursery or foundation stage care/educational setting or looking to do so. You may be employed or volunteering as an early years assistant, early years educator, nursery assistant, early years special educational needs assistant or wish to become a volunteer early year’s educator within a day nursery or foundation stage unit in a primary school. On successful completion of this course students will be awarded the NCFE CACHE Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) - Level 3.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Derby Road

    West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH

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