CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education
This two year advanced level course prepares you to work unsupervised, or in a supervisory capacity, with children and their families in a variety of settings and environments within the sector of Children’s Services. Employment opportunities will be found in childcare and education settings in the United Kingdom and abroad. Depending on the number of points that you gain in your coursework and with the appropriate GCSEs you may choose to go on to university/higher education. Popular choices include Initial Teacher Training and Education Studies (Early Childhood) degrees.
You will gain a secure foundation in both the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed within this career area. A very enjoyable aspect of the course (50%) is the opportunity for you to gain experience with young children in a range of practical training placements.
You will gain a secure foundation in both knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed within this career area. A very enjoyable aspect of the course (50%) is the opportunity for you to gain experience with young children in a range of practical training placements.
Qualifications Required
You should be interested in the care of babies and young children and have four or more GCSEs at grade A*-C, one of which must be English.
Mathematics and Science at C or above will support applicants wishing to progress to higher education. Entry may be possible after studying other Intermediate level courses in related subjects. Applications are also welcomed from mature students, with entry subject to interview.
More Information
This qualification is split into three stages; Award, Certificate and Diploma, with the Award and Certificate building towards the Level 3 Diploma. It is expected that most students will progress through the Award and Certificate to complete the Diploma in order to be able to practice as an early years practitioner.
You will study the following Units:
Award
Unit 1: An introduction to working with children
Unit 2: Development from conception to sixteen years
Unit 9: Development of professional skills
(Practical training)
Certificate
Unit 3: Supporting Children
Unit 4: Keeping children safe
Unit 5: The principles underpinning the role of the practitioner
Unit 9: Development of professional skills
(Practical training)
Diploma
Unit 6: Promoting a healthy environment for children
Unit 7: Play, learning and education
Unit 8: Caring for children
Three further units chosen from units 10 to 21
Unit 9: Development of professional skills
(Practical training)
You will learn through a mixture of lectures and practical work experience. You will also be required to complete a considerable amount of private study in order to complete national assignments. Work experience plays an important role in this course and five days each fortnight are spent in settings which care for young children. These include working in nursery units, day nurseries and infant schools.
Assessment is continuous for the duration of the course through the completion of a multiple choice question paper, national assignments and externally assessed tasks. In addition practical skills will be assessed in each of the practical training placements.
Employment may be found in a wide range of settings including private families, nurseries, infant schools, special schools, family centres and summer and winter holiday resorts. The Level 3 Diploma may also be used for progressing into teaching and degrees in early childhood studies. Social work is another option.
You will need to have appropriate clothing and footwear for your work in your training placements. Travel to work placements, textbooks and computer storage devices will incur additional costs. There will also be a further charge for an Independent Safeguarding Authority Certificate (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check), which is mandatory.
Dates for your Diary
There is still time to apply for September 2010 courses. Please phone 023 8091 1121 for advice and guidance.
