Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (Diploma)

Level 3Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational QualificationNCFE

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is not on the approved list for 16 to 18 funding, so check who can take it.

36 providers teach this exact qualification.

London10

Barnet & Southgate College
Barnet · 35 weeks
They ask for: You will need 5 GCSEs, including English and maths at grade 4/5 (C) or Functional Skills Level 2. Conditional offers are subject to exam results, references, an
Their version£5,184
Capital City College Group
London · 93 weeks
They ask for: Learners must be 19 years of age or older.To undertake this qualification, you must be in either paid or voluntary work placement for a minimum of 300 hours (2
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Harrow LEA
Harrow · 37 weeks
They ask for: Initial assessment of Eglish, Maths and ICT requide. London residency and have the right to work and residency in the UK.
Their versionFree
Havering London Borough Council
ROMFORD · 77 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£1,995
Havering London Borough Council
ROMFORD · 76 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£1,995
New City College
London · 43 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£879
Pre-School Learning Alliance
London · 18 months
They ask for: Learners must be 16 years or above and working or volunteering in a early years nursery, pre-school or home based childcare setting.
Their version£4,670
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College
Richmond · 36 weeks
They ask for: To join this course, you need to meet the following criteria: Be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date. Be working a minimum of 3 days per we
Their version£2,950
South Thames Colleges Group
KINGSTON UPON THAMES · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£2,282 to £6,220
Sutton College
Sutton · 165 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£5,137

East of England6

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 hour
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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Bedfordshire Adult Skills & Community Learning
SHEFFORD · 864 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Cambridgeshire County Council
21 months
They ask for: Learner must be 19 years plus, working in an early years setting for a minimum of 16 hours a week. The learner must be engaging with the children in daily routi
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 20 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
Their version
Southend City Council
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · 190 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£5,184
Thurrock Training Services
GRAYS · 46 weeks
They ask for: "You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level. You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to boo
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South East6

Chichester College Group
Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: 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 ho
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Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes · 36 weeks
They ask for: See College website for details
Their version
Showcase Training Ltd
Lee-On-The-Solent · 15 months
They ask for: The Diploma is designed for individuals employed for 16+ hours a week at a nursery, pre-school, or similar early years setting with children aged 0–5 years. Whi
Their versionFree
South Hampshire College Group
Fareham · 25 weeks
They ask for: You will need to be working, volunteering or on a practical placement as an important part of the assessment process involves evaluating skills in real working
Their version£4,670
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 1 year
They ask for: GSCE 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
Their version£2,882
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 35 weeks
They ask for: 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
Their version£2,882

North West3

Blackpool and The Fylde College
BLACKPOOL · 1 year
They ask for: Technical Entry Requirements: Age: 19 years or over (19+) Additional Non-Qualification-Based Entry Requirements: DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DB
Their version£4,670
Hopwood Hall College
MANCHESTER · 35 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English Language and Mathematics and/or a level 2 qualification in Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Scho
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Lancaster and Morecambe College
LANCASTER · 16 weeks
They ask for: There are no entry requirements for this course
Their versionFree

South West3

Cornwall College
St. Austell · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion
Their version£2,882
Cornwall College
St. Austell · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion
Their version£2,882
South Devon College
Paignton · 1 year
They ask for: You must have a GCSE Grade 3(D) in Maths, You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in English
Their version£4,790

East Midlands3

DCG
Derby · 56 weeks
They ask for: You need to be aged 19+ (before 1st of September) and should have:GCSE English grade 4A work placement - as you will need to complete 350 placement hoursA satis
Their version£4,061
First College
Louth · 18 months
They ask for: Registration is at the discretion of the centre, in accordance with equality legislation. Learners should be aged 19 or over to undertake this qualification. Th
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 18 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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West Midlands2

Burton and South Derbyshire College
Burton-On-Trent · 18 months
They ask for: Applicants will be expected to have a recognised level 2 subject specific vocational qualification. If not already achieved, be working towards completing a lev
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Telford College
Telford · 300 hours
They ask for: - Suitable for those with experience in the sector aged 19+ - Someone with excellent time management and organisational skills - Hold GCSE English at grade C/4
Their versionFree

North East2

Darlington College
Darlington · 18 months
They ask for: You will need 4 GCSE subjects with 4 points or C grade and above, including 4 points or C grade in English. Alternatively, progression from a Level 2 Diploma in
Their version£4,670
Newcastle College
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£6,221

Yorkshire and The Humber1

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
WAKEFIELD · 12 months
They ask for: GCSE English at Grade 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English
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