Part Time Childcare and Education Diploma Level 3 (CACHE)

Course Code:
N4216

Study Type:
Part Time

Academic Level:
Level 3

Award:
CACHE Award / Certificate / Diploma

Course Length:
Two years part-time, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9pm.

Course Summary:
The part-time Level 3 Childcare and Education Diploma is a 2-year course which will give you full training in the care of children from birth to their 16th birthday.

Course Details:
You will need enthusiasm, commitment and a real care for children on this Level 3 course. Two days every week are spent with children, learning on the job under the guidance of qualified staff.

There are three parts to this qualification - the Award, the Certificate and the Diploma. To achieve the level 3 Diploma (the full qualification), you must first achieve the Award and the Certificate. You will need to complete the Level 3 Diploma in order to be able to practice as an Early Years practitioner.

The Award
Unit 1: An Introduction to working with children
Unit 2: Development from conception to age 16 years

These units are assessed by a multiple choice question paper and an assessment task.

The Certificate
Unit 3: Supporting children
Unit 4: Keeping children safe
Unit 5: The principles underpinning the role of the practitioner working with children.

These units are assessed by external assessments and a short-answer test based on a seen case study.

The Diploma
Unit 6: Promoting a healthy environment for children
Unit 7: Play and learning in children's education
Unit 8: Caring for children
Unit 9: Development of professional skills within children's education (Practical training 750 hours).

Three optional units.
These units are assessed by external assessments and a research task.

OR four GCSEs at grades A-C including English language.

You must be at least 19 years of age or older.

Career Progression:
Nursery Nurse in a:-

• Primary school
• Special needs school
• Special care baby unit or paediatric hospital ward
• Day nursery
• Qualified nanny (UK and Abroad)
• Holiday company childcare representative

Qualified Level 3 Diploma workers work either alone or in partnership with other specialists. They also work closely with the parents, carers and families of the children.

Career opportunities are exciting. Some students choose to go straight on to further study at university.

Other Information:

• Tuition fee for EU students - 332. This can be waived for students on means tested benefits.
• Tuition fee for overseas students - 2,407.
• Registration fee - 95
• Affiliation fee - 25