CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator for the Work-Based Learner: The only textbook for Early Years endorsed by CACHE

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Learners must be in a position to become fully involved in all activities, particularly the observation of children. The qualification meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 3 full and relevant criteria for a Level 3 Early Years Educator. You will also need to complete 350 placement hours, across three age ranges (birth to 1 year 11 months, 2 to 2 years 11 months, and 3 to 5 years). Most learners aged 19 and over, studying at Level 3 or Level 4, will qualify for these loans from the UK government. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.Upon successful completion of this qualification, you can apply for roles as early year’s practitioner and educator roles in an early year’s settings in which you will be working with children aged from birth to five years of age. At points throughout the programme, your assessor will visit your workplace or placement to complete observations and assessment of your practice. To have, or be able to shadow a colleague working with, key children and to have the opportunity to observe children. Please contact the Training Centre for information on course fees, funding eligibility and individual advice and guidance.

This qualification is suitable for those either working or volunteering in early years education and care. This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in early years education and care. An assessor will also need to sign off any additional evidence that you provide for your assessment relating to your placement. As of January 2024, the requirement for level 3 educators to hold a level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) maths qualification has been removed.You will also earn 32 UCAS points once you have successfully completed your course which can be used to support your application to study a related higher education degree.