Full Time Childcare & Education Level 3 Diploma

Childcare & Education Level 3 Diploma

Location:Redditch

Qualification Level:Level 3

Attendance:Full Time

Course Duration:
This is a 2 year course.

Course Description
This qualification is designed to meet the challenges and demands of todays child care workforce. Candidates are prepared to work unsupervised, or in a supervisory capacity, with children and their families in a variety of settings. The course content includes development from conception to age 16 years; supporting children; keeping children safe; play; learning and development of professional.

How is the Qualification Achieved ?
The qualification is split into three stages; Award, Certificate and Diploma. It is expected that candidates will progress through to Diploma level in order to practice as an early years practitioner. A range of assessment methods are used throughout the course including multiple choice question papers, short answer papers, assignments, portfolios and assessment of practical competence in the work setting.

On Successful Completion of this Course
Successful candidates may use the Diploma to:
Work as an Early Year Practitioner, either as an assistant or a manger in a variety of settings
Move into other areas such as childrens nursing and midwifery
Enter university
Study for a Foundation Degree after gaining some experience in the workplace


Additional Information
This course is offered part-time or as a shortened day programme for mature students.