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

at Sutton College, Sutton · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification165 hoursPart time£5,137

What the college says

Looking to work in a nursery, a pre-school, a school nursery or reception class?, This qualification prepares you to become an early years educator, enabling you to work with children from birth to five years and gain knowledge of children aged five to seven 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. You will be able to work in a nursery, pre-school, school nursery or reception class.

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

  • Sutton

    St Nicholas Way St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Sutton

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