This programme of study is designed for adults who are working in a Children's and or Young peoples setting for a minimum of 15hrs per week. You will be required to work with children within the age range 0-19yrs.
The Level 3 Diploma meets the requirements and will form part of the children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) Qualification List for the Early Years Register.
To gain the qualification learners will need to achieve 65 credits. A total of 27 credits will come from the mandatory units and then learners will need to achieve a minimum of 38 credits from the pathway and optional units.
Level 3
Candidates are expected to have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the award. It is therefore recommended that candidates for this award should:
> Have sufficient general education to undertake a level 3 qualification
> Be working in an early years setting in a paid or voluntary capacity.
> Have significant work experience in an appropriate setting e.g. day nurseries, nursery schools and nursery or reception classes, childminders, nannies, foster carers, portage workers, family centre and day centre workers.
Up to 12 months.
There are 11 mandatory units which total 27 credits:
> Promote Communication in children and/or young people’s settings.
> Engage in Personal Development in Health.
> Promote equality and inclusion.
> Principles for implementing duty of care.
> Understand Child and young person development.
> Promote Child and young person development.
> Understand how to safeguard children and young people.
> Support children and young people’s health and safety.
> Develop positive relationships with children and young people.
> Working together for the benefit of children and young people.
> Understand how to support positive Outcomes.
> In addition candidates select a Pathway and Optional Units to make a total of 65 credits.
The underpinning knowledge is delivered using a range of methods including tutorials, group work and projects. Candidates are encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge which will allow them to work independently where possible.
Practical activities will play a central role within the course. Time spent in placement is vital to the learning approach, where candidates learn from experience.
Assessment enables the learner’s workplace practice to provide evidence for individual units as well as the whole qualification.
Methods of assessment could include:
> Direct observation of practice in the workplace
> Professional discussion/questions
> Written assignments set by Cache
> Reflective accounts
> Work products
> Witness evidence.
Higher Education e.g. Foundation Degree, Assessors Award, increased employment opportunities
Learners will be able to purchase a uniform at the beginning of the term.
