The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) develops learners knowledge, skills and behaviours to work with children from birth to seven years. The content meets the Department of Education (DFE) full and relevant criteria to enter the workforce as a L3 Early Years Educator.
Course: TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF)
Price: £2,600 (Privately funded only)
Duration: within 12 months
Entry Requirements: Min duration of practical experience in Early Years setting
The TQUK Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is made up of several themes which develop the practitioner’s knowledge, skills and behaviours. Undertaking this course will develop the ability to reflect and understand the underpinning policies, procedures and theories in early years practice to become a competent and professional Level 3 Early Years Educator.
Examples of areas you will study include:
Placements are required for the achievement of this qualification. A minimum of 650 placement hours is required.
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance. Portfolio evidence must include observation of learner performance in real work situations and all learning outcomes which assess knowledge and understanding may be assessed through, for example, internally set and marked written assignments, tasks, records of oral or written questions, work books or other portfolio evidence. Achievement of the qualification also includes demonstration of practical skills and confirmation of workplace competence.
To gain this qualification the learner will need to:
• Pass all units
• Show competence in a real work environment through observation by our development coach
Learners must either be employed or volunteering in an early years setting, working with children within the 0-5 years age bracket. If you are a volunteer then this must be set up before you start the course. We will need to see a letter from the placement at interview.
From 3 April 2017, the requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE) to hold GCSE English and maths A*-C, will be broadened to Level 2 qualifications, including Functional Skills. This will enable staff with an EYE qualification and Level 2 English and mathematics qualifications to count in the Level 3 staff: child ratios in childcare settings.
Proof of a current DBS must be shown.
You will have monthly teaching sessions with your development coach which will include face to face, and online.
You can access all of your course resources and assessments and so much more in one easy-to-navigate online system via our E portfolio platform, BUD.
There is no set start date - you can enrol throughout the year and can complete within 12 months
The level 3 EYE Diploma enables progression to the TQUK Level 5 Diploma for Senior Practitioners in an Early Years Setting (RQF) or other higher level early years qualifications.
The course costs £2,600 (Privately funded only)
Please get in touch with our friendly team or apply above.
info@montessoriapprentice.co.uk or 01923463927
Once we have received your application form we will contact you to attend an onboarding meeting.
Once enrolled, you will receive your login to the Online Learning Platform, BUD. Here, you can study the online modules, submit assignments, monitor your progress, contact your Development coach, and much more.
