Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) Level 3

You will learn about childcare and education including supporting young children and keeping them safe
You will help children to develop through learning activities and play
You will complete 750 placement hours, supported by a professional in a real work environment
There are great opportunities to enter the workforce – or progress to higher level qualifications
You will be qualified to take on a wide variety of roles – at home and abroad
Many of the roles have family-friendly working hours
You will become an Early Years Educator

Our students have gone on to work as nursery supervisors, pre-school leaders, playgroup leaders, special education needs support assistants, nursery nurses, nannies, childminders, teaching assistants and children’s representatives on cruise liners and at holiday resorts.You could also choose to join the degree or foundation degree in Childhood Studies, which is available at UCB.

Ideally, you will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above, or equivalent, including English Language at grade 4 (grade C) and maths at grade 3 (grade D) or Functional Skills Level 2.
Alternatively, a relevant level 2 qualification (must also include English Language at grade 4 (grade C) and maths at grade 3 (grade D) or Functional Skills Level 2).
Or at least 2 years’ relevant work experience.
You should be committed, enthusiastic and have a desire to succeed in the Early years and care sector.