Early Years Educator (CACHE Diploma) Level 3

The Early Years Educator (CACHE Diploma) Level 3 programme is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 8 years of age. They cover a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas.

Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at students aged 16 or over who wish to complete an apprenticeship in a specific vocational area.

What will I learn?
Early Years Educator (CACHE Diploma) Advanced Apprenticeship (Social Care Pathway) units:

The course combines developing your practical skills at work combined with theoretical knowledge at college.

• CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF)


• Theme 1: Health and well-being


• Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practice


• Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness


• Theme 4: Professional development

How will I be assessed?

The above modules will be assessed practically and through written assessments. This is a practical course where students are expected to provide evidence through classroom activity, guided assignment work, practical sessions and workplace experience.

What award will I achieve?

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce EYE.

What are the entry requirements?

Candidates should have a strong interest in the area of working with children to support their learning, and development. They will need to be dedicated and committed to their study and be responsible for their own learning. Students on this course are required to be employed in a suitable childcare setting that can include Nursery, School or Pre-school. Additional entry requirements include GCSEs Maths and English at grades A*-C. Individuals that do not meet the qualification criteria but do have significant experience within the skills sector will still be considered if studying GCSE Maths and English as it is a requirement to have this on completion of qualification.

To complete full programme and have full licence to practice you must be committed to obtaining GCSE Maths and English on completion

What next?

Possible progression to higher education programmes. Higher education opportunities may include the Foundation Degree in Early Years at Colchester Institute.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Part-Time course

Part-time courses can start at any point during the year,
please see the individual course listing for the next course start date or if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You may need to complete an application form for some of our part-time courses,
our part-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Part-Time Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application
being received by our Admissions team, if you do not receive this you should contact the team
on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.

Courses will run subject to sufficient applications being received.

*Are you 19 or over?

If you are 19 or over on the day your course starts, and your course is an approved qualification at level 3 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your tuition.

Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.