Level 3 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development
This programme prepares you for work in an early years setting.
To achieve this qualification learners need to complete all mandatory units, plus optional units to ensure credits for Diploma fulfilled.
Part time Option: (One year course)
The course consists of mandatory units which are complimented by optional units.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
• Early Years/Foundation Stage Practitioner
• Special Educational Needs Support Worker
• Nanny/Home-based Child Carer
• Children’s Centre Practitioner
Access NI clearance will need to be processed for each student at a cost of £33
There will be 8 mandatory units and three optional units which will include
- Communication and partnerships
- Safegurading
- Keeping Children safe
- support children's personal care and nutrition
- Development of professional skills
Optional units may include :
- Understand vulnerable children who experience poverty and disadvantage
- Support children with learning disabilities
- Successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma can lead to employment. The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development will allow for progression to Higher Education or the work setting. There is also opportunity to progress into further study within the early years sector.
For this 1 year Diploma course (full time option) you will need to have the following:
- 4 GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent (Including either GCSE English, Maths or Science at grade C or Essential skills grade 2).
- or a level 2 Diploma in CCLD, or BTEC First Diploma at merit or above (including either GCSE English or Maths at grade C or Essential skills grade 2).
You are required to complete an Access NI clearance. You will also be required to pass initial interview assessment test.
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