Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)

Qualification Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) enables learners to work with children from birth to five years old, whilst also gaining knowledge of children aged five to seven years.

We hope that both centres and learners will take this opportunity to gain valuable insights from the programme, acquiring relevant new skills and qualities. It is anticipated that this qualification will foster both academic and professional development, helping learners to progress and achieve not only their own potential but also contribute to the success of organisations within the early years sector.

Units

  • Supporting healthy lifestyles for children through food, nutrition and exercise
  • Supporting physical care routines for children and for unwell children
  • Promoting children’s emotional well-being, social and emotional development
  • Understanding the needs of the mother and baby pre-conception, during pregnancy and the first year of life
  • The role of the Early Years practitioner
  • Legislation relating to Early Years practice
  • Working in partnership
  • Supporting children through play in Early Years
  • Developing the literacy, mathematical and communication skills of children
  • Understand the needs of the child in preparing for school
  • Understanding children’s cognitive development
  • Promoting the physical development of children
  • Supporting children with additional needs
  • Using studies and tools to promote the development of children
  • Professional development for Early Years Educators

Entry Requirements

  • The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and applicants will be expected to be aged 16 or over and hold a Level 2 qualification.

    In certain circumstances, managers with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme.

Specifications

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Qualification title:
Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
Qualification type:
Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level:
3
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Credit Equivalency:
83
Qualification number (RQF):
610/0013/6
Progression routes:
A QUALIFI Level 4 qualifications, or directly
into employment in an associated profession.
Availability:
UK and international

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