Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) - Level 3

Course

In Mansfield

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    Mansfield

This course seeks to develop skills and knowledge for a wide range of careers that involve the care and education of young children, including nursery nurses, early years workers and teaching assistants…

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Mansfield (Nottinghamshire)
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Derby Road, NG18 5BH

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  • Early Years
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Course programme

Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) - Level 3 Overview

This course seeks to develop skills and knowledge for a wide range of careers that involve the care and education of young children, including nursery nurses, early years workers and teaching assistants.

As part of the course, you will undertake training placements each week in childcare and education settings.

This course is equivalent to three A Levels (420 UCAS points available).

Entry requirements

  • Five GCSEs at grade C or above (must include English language and maths) or:
  • Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care, or:
  • A Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification with a 'distinction' profile
  • You will be required to undertake a DBS check that the college will fund prior to any placement. Any reprimands, cautions, warnings, convictions or ASBOs may affect your chances of securing a work placement

You will need to attend an interview with the tutor before being accepted on to the course. You will also need to supply at least one written reference from a teacher or employer (in some cases two) and/or your current school or college report.

Start dates and fees

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances. If you are aged 24 or over and studying a qualifying Level 3, 4 or 5 course you may be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the costs.

Start DateDurationCodeAnnual Fee (Age)Actions 16-1819-2324+ Sep 20161 yr(s)4597A1227Free£400.00*£3725.00* | Loan infoApply online

*Course fees shown are for guidance only and are the fees charged for courses running this year. Fees for courses starting in September 2016 will be confirmed in spring 2016.

How long is the course?

Two years.

Location
  • Derby Road
How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through observation within the workplace, reports, written assignments and externally-assessed tasks.

What does the course lead to?

Upon successful completion of the course, you could opt to study further professional qualifications in early years or primary teacher training, nursing or social work, as the course has a UCAS accreditation of up to 420 points.

You will also be able to apply to study the Foundation Degree in Children's and Young People's Services (available at the college) or gain employment in a childcare setting (as a nursery nurse, teaching assistant or early years worker).

What will I study?

This course will cover many areas that may include development from conception to 16 years, the principles underpinning the role for practitioners working with children, working with children with special needs, and play and learning in children's education.

You will also study a Functional Skill at a level appropriate to you.

Study programmes

It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.

What can I go on to study?
  • University-level courses in teaching, nursing, social work or early childhood studies
  • Employment within an early years or school setting
  • Foundation Degree Children's and Young People's Service (available at the college)
How do I apply? Apply online

Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) - Level 3

Price on request