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

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

This Course at a Glance

• Get fully qualified as an Early Years' Educator
• Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
• No previous experience necessary to enrol
• Develop the skills needed to work with children aged up to 7
• Approved by quality care organisation CACHE
• Blend of online learning and practical placement

Overview

This CACHE Level 3 childcare qualification is the leading standard in early years’ education. Set against the Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS) framework, our online qualification in early years education will provide all the training you need to work with children from ages 0 – 5, as well as an in-depth understanding of youngsters up to 7 years old.

For those looking to train in EYE this is the ideal qualification. Approved by CACHE – the specialist organisation dedicated to quality care for children and adults –this distance learning course is officially recognised by employers in the early years’ sector.

By the end of this online course, not only will you possess the knowledge, skills and confidence for a successful career in early years education, but you will also have a nationally-recognised qualification that you’ll have obtained from the comfort of your home.

This Level 3 childcare course is suitable for anyone looking to work with children, regardless of any previous experience or education. It is the only course that will allow you to practise as a fully-qualified early years’ practitioner via distance learning. Direct observation is required as part of this course but your assessor will support you through this. You will also be required to carry out a placement in a suitable environment as part of your training.

On average learners will take between 12 - 18 months to complete this course.

Modules

Module 1: Support healthy lifestyles for children through the provision of food and nutrition (L/505/9300)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand the impact of food and nutrition on children’s health and development
• Understand how food choices impact on health and development during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Understand the nutritional needs of children
• Understand the impact of poor diet on children’s health and development
• Understand individuals’ dietary requirements and preferences
• Be able to support healthy eating in own setting

 

Module 2: Promote healthy lifestyles for children through exercise (A/505/9809)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand children’s need for exercise
• Be able to support children’s exercise in an indoor and outdoor space

 

Module 3: Support physical care routines for children (M/505/9810)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand the physical care needs of children
• Be able to use hygienic practice to minimise the spread of infection
• Understand rest and sleep needs of children
• Understand childhood immunisation
• Be able to support children in personal physical care routines

 

Module 4: Promote children’s emotional well-being (T/505/9811)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand children’s needs in relation to emotional well-being
• Understand the requirements for promoting emotional well-being in relation to current frameworks
• Understand the needs of children during transition and significant events
• Be able to promote the emotional well-being of children in own setting

 

Module 5: Understand how to support children who are unwell (A/505/9812)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Know common childhood illnesses
• Know the signs of ill health in children
• Understand legal requirements for reporting notifiable diseases
• Understand the role of the early years practitioner in minimising ill health in children
• Understand care routines when a child is ill
• Understand how to support children for planned hospital admission
• Understand the therapeutic role of play in hospitals
• Understand the role of the early years practitioner when supporting children who are chronically ill

 

Module 6: Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children (F/505/9813)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand legislation and guidelines for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
• Understand policies and procedures for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
• Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child has been abused or harmed
• Understand the purpose of serious case reviews

 

Module 7: Follow legislation relating to the health and safety of children (J/505/9814)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand legislation and guidelines for health and safety
• Understand policies and procedures for health and safety
• Be able to manage risk within an environment which provides challenge for children
• Be able to identify, record and report accidents, incidents and emergencies

 

Module 8: Follow legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusive practice (L/505/9815)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand how legislation, policies and procedures inform equality, diversity and inclusive practice
• Be able to use information, advice and support to promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Be able to work in ways which support equality, diversity and inclusive practice

 

Module 9: Working in partnership (R/505/9816)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand the principles of partnership working in relation to current frameworks when working with children
• Understand how to work in partnership
• Understand challenges to partnership working
• Be able to work with parents/carers in a way which encourages them to take an active role in their child’s play, learning and development
• Be able to complete records

 

Module 10: Understand the value of play in early years (Y/505/9817)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand the role of play
• Understand children’s rights in relation to play
• Understand play at different stages of children’s development
• Understand different types of play for all children
• Understand inclusive play practice

 

Module 11: Plan, lead and review play opportunities which support children’s learning and development (D/505/9818)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches which support play
• Be able to apply theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches in planning play opportunities
• Be able to lead and support play opportunities
• Be able to review how planned play opportunities contribute to own practice

 

Module 12: Promote enabling play environments (H/505/9819)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand the play environment
• Understand how the early years practitioner supports children’s behaviour and socialisation within play environments
• Be able to support children’s behaviour and socialisation within play environments
• Understand how the characteristics of an enabling indoor and outdoor play environment meet the age, stage and needs of children
• Be able to provide enabling play environments
• Be able to plan and lead opportunities which support children’s understanding of the world
• Be able to plan and lead opportunities which encourage children’s engagement in expressive arts and design

 

Module 13: Developing children’s emergent literacy skills (Y/505/9820)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand the language and communication needs of children
• Be able to support children’s language and communication needs
• Understand strategies which support emergent literacy
• Be able to use strategies to plan and lead activities which support emergent literacy
• Be able to review how planned activities support emergent literacy
• Be able to work with parents/carers in a way which encourages them to take an active role in their child’s play, learning and development

 

Module 14: Developing children’s emergent mathematical skills (D/505/9821)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand how mathematics relates to children’s everyday lives
• Understand how working with others supports children’s emergent mathematical development
• Understand how to create an environment which supports children’s emergent mathematical development
• Understand the role of the early years practitioner in relation to supporting children’s emergent mathematical development
• Understand how opportunities support children’s emergent mathematical development
• Be able to implement activities to support children’s emergent mathematical development
• Be able to review how planned activities support children’s emergent mathematical development
• Be able to work with parents/carers in a way which encourages them to take an active role in their child’s play, learning and development

 

Module 15: Support children’s transition to school (H/505/9822)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand ‘school readiness’ in relation to the role of the early years practitioner
• Understand ‘school readiness’ in relation to the current framework
• Be able to work in partnership with others to support children’s readiness for school

 

Module 16: Develop children’s cognitive skills (K/505/9823)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand about cognitive development in children
• Understand theory underpinning cognitive development
• Be able to implement a learning experience which supports the development of sustained shared thinking in children
• Be able to evaluate the provision for supporting cognitive development in own setting

 

Module 17: Promote children’s speech, language and communication (M/505/9824)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand theory and current frameworks which underpin children’s speech, language and communication development
• Understand how the early years practitioner supports the development of speech, language and communication of children
• Be able to create a language rich environment to develop the speech, language and communication of children in own setting
• Be able to lead activities which support the development of speech, language and communication of children

 

Module 18: Promoting children’s physical development (A/505/9826)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand physical development of children
• Understand theory and current frameworks in relation to children’s physical development
• Be able to implement opportunities which promote the physical development of children

 

Module 19: Promoting children’s personal, social and emotional development (T/505/9825)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand personal, social and emotional development of children
• Understand theory and current frameworks underpinning personal, social and emotional development of children
• Be able to promote the personal, social and emotional development of children
• Be able to implement an opportunity which promotes the personal, social and emotional development of children

 

Module 20: Support children with additional needs (F/505/9827)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand biological, environmental and developmental factors which may result in children needing additional support
• Understand how personal experiences, values and beliefs impact on the role of the early years practitioner
• Understand the principles of inclusive practice
• Understand the role of early intervention in partnership working
• Be able to support the additional needs of children
• Be able to critically evaluate the provision for children with additional needs in own setting

 

Module 21: Use observation, assessment and planning to promote the development of children (J/505/9828)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand the role of observation when working with children
• Understand observation methods
• Understand professional practice in relation to the observation of children
• Be able to carry out observations in own setting in line with current frameworks
• Be able to work with parents/carers in a way which encourages them to take an active role in their child’s play, learning and development

 

Module 22: Use longitudinal studies to observe, assess and plan for children’s needs (L/505/9829)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

• Understand the purpose of undertaking Longitudinal Studies
• Be able to use observations to assess and plan for the developmental needs of children in line with current frameworks
• Be able to critically evaluate the outcomes of Longitudinal Studies

 

Module 23: Engage in professional development (F/505/9830)

The learning outcomes for this module are:

 

• Understand professional development
• Understand theoretical perspectives in relation to reflection
• Be able to use reflective practice to contribute to own professional development

Entry Requirements

Learners are required to have achieved a GCSE grade C or higher in Maths and English before completing the course, in order to use the qualification. This is required to meet the Early Years Educator status and be counted in ratio at Level 3 in employment.

Minimum Age restriction

16

Average completion timeframe

The average completion time for this course is 12-18 months.

Assessment requirements

Assessments will be carried out using various evaluation mediums such as, observation of practice, witness statements, reflections, case studies, placement log and written questions.

Placement or Practical required

The work completed during your placement must total a minimum of 350 hours with learners spending time with each of the following age ranges: • 0-11 months (approx 25hours), • 2 – 2 years 11 Months (approx 133 hours) • 3 - 5years (approx 192 hours) Learners may require more than one placement (depending on the age range in each placement) and learners who are in employment may need to find additional placements if their current workplace does not cover all 3 age groups.

If placement or practical required, when?

Work placement is required throughout the qualification.

Exams required

Direct observations in the workplace are required with this course. There will be 2-3 visits from our assessor to observe the learner in their work setting for each age group. Useful link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder. The ages covered in this qualification are: 0-11 months, 2 - 2yrs 11months, 3-5 years

Is Membership Required?

 

No Membership

Observation by us required

Direct Observations by our Assessors, in the work environment, are required with this course.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certification within 12 weeks of successfully completing the qualification. Please note this can be longer if a EQA sample is required

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Our course is designed to be as flexible as possible and allows you to fit it in with your existing commitments. Unlike a traditional college (where you are required to attend lessons at set times) you will be able to study the theory element in your own time and in the privacy of your own home either online.

After each lesson there will be a question paper which needs to be completed and submitted to your assessor for marking. Some of the assignments, towards the end of your course will require audio, or audio-visual evidence to be submitted to demonstrate, for example, a Professional Discussion with your tutor. Please note that we will never expect you to provide video evidence of your work with children.

This method of continual assessment ensures that your assessor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

As part of the assessment for this qualification, you will be required to undergo direct observation in a suitable environment. 

You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is 486 hrs.

 

CACHE

On completion of this course you will receive the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF) qualification. This qualification is listed on the RQF (Qualification Number: 601/2629/2).

CACHE is the UK's only specialist awarding organisation for the children and adult care sectors, with a portfolio of qualifications ranging from Entry to Level 5. Last year, over 150,000 learners registered with CACHE from over 1000 UK based Centres and overseas.

CACHE is an internationally recognised, specialist Awarding Organisation in the fields of Early Years, Care and Education, and Playwork. An Awarding Organisation is officially recognised and designated by the regulatory authorities to award qualifications in particular subject areas.

CACHE designs courses and qualifications in the care and education of children and young people. CACHE are the UK's only specialist Awarding Organisation to do this. CACHE's courses range from entry level to advanced qualifications for sector professionals.

CACHE continue to develop the most up to date and relevant qualifications for the new QCF and work closely with Sector Skills Councils to ensure the highest level of quality and a cutting-edge service to their customers, our learners, and the sector.

Please click here to visit the CACHE website.

Developing your career

At the end of this early years’ educator course, you will be a fully qualified early years’ educator at Level 3. You will be able to have a career working with children or earn as a self-employed carer, whilst looking after your own family. You will be able to work in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors as a:

• Nursery nurse
• Nursery practitioner
• Early years educator, teacher or practitioner
• Pre-school or day nursery practitioner or assistant
• Nursery worker
• Home-based child-carer
• Nanny
• Child-minder