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NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)
Course Price: £400
Our Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) course focuses on developing the professional knowledge, practical skills, and understanding required to work effectively within regulated early years settings.
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Optional 1-to-1 live tutor support whenever you need guidance.
Self Led Learning – complete your course in weeks or up to 12 months.
L3 DWEYS Qualification Overview
The Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) is an Ofqual regulated qualification and this is supposed to help the learners to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to work in the early years settings and to be included in staff to child ratios. This level 3 early years qualification enables the learners to acquire knowledge of child development, safeguarding, health and wellbeing and communicate and inclusive practice whilst facilitating the learning and development of the children.
Moreover, our Level 3 Early Years Educator course is specialized in such areas as holistic development, safeguarding and welfare, supporting SEND, curriculum planning, assessment and partnership working, at which learners are equipped with the skills of facilitating the learning among children, promoting their safety, and considering professional practice in various early years settings. The qualification also facilitates career advancement into the employment sector or postgraduate work in the early years sector and boosts confidence and competence as a professional.
Entry Profile for L3 DWEYS Course
Level 3 Cache Early Years Educator course is appropriate for people who desire to acquire professional knowledge and skills in order to establish their work as Early Years Educators in nurseries, pre-schools and other childcare facilities. The qualification is befitting learners who aspire to become competent and confident enough in assisting children to develop, learn, and thrive in regulated settings. Knowingly, the qualification is also appropriate to the learners who might already have some experience in childcare or those who are advancing on a level 2 qualification or those who may simply want to receive a recognised qualification in order to cater to the industry requirements. No rigid academic entry conditions exist but only good level of literacy and willingness of learners to complete work placement are anticipated as a part and parcel of the course.
Post Qualification Pathways
After completing the Level 3 Early Years Practitioner course, the learners may choose to advance to other qualifications or proceed to the job in the early years context. This qualification gives good grounds to the learners who may want to broaden their professional knowledge base, gain leadership skills as well as increase their career prospects in the childcare and education sector. In addition, it facilitates the move to upper-level education and professionalism in the field of early years practice. In addition to job opportunities, learners have a choice of proceed to any of our following course ranges:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
More Details About L3 DWEYS Course
Assessment for this qualification is completed through written assignments, workplace observation and portfolio evidence. There are no formal examinations.
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NCFE is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Qualification Number: Â 610/4164/6
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 10-11 months depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
Payment Plans
Payment Plan Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
- Prompt feedback within 3–5 working days
- 24/7 LMS access with expert support guidance
- Clear and Transparent Pricing
One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£400
Instalment Plan
Spread the cost of £460 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£76.67
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Frequently Asked Questions
This Early Years Level 3 online course is appropriate to those who wish to engage in the employment of Early Years Educator in childcare centres like nurseries, preschools, and primary school reception classes. It suits learners who would like to attain a recognised qualification that satisfies the standards of being employed in controlled early years settings and also participating in staff to child ratios.
Yes, this qualification entails that learners should undergo a mandatory work placement during the course. Learners have to acquire at least 300 hours of placement time but it is advisable that learners receive as much as 350 hours placement time to have an adequate amount of practical learnings.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.Â
Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the DWEYS course online.
Yes, effective achievement will allow the learners to become eligible to work as an Early Years Educator in the regulated environments.
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, we have a quick enquiry form which you could complete and one of our admissions advisor will respond to you in less than 24 hours.
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.