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Level 3 Working in Early Years Diploma

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Level 3 Working in Early Years Diploma

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Level 3 Working in Early Years Diploma

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Level 3 Working in Early Years Diploma

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Course Introduction

This qualification aims to prepare learners to become early years educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to five years and gain knowledge of children aged five to seven years.

During this diploma you will study the mandatory units which are:
  • Introduction to the Role of the Early Years EducatorĀ 
  • Holistic Child DevelopmentĀ 
  • Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)Ā 
  • Effective Communication in an Early Years SettingĀ 
  • Safeguarding and Welfare RequirementsĀ 
  • Health, Wellbeing and SafetyĀ 
  • Promoting an Effective Early Years CurriculumĀ 
  • Assessment of Children’s Learning and DevelopmentĀ 
  • Understanding Play for Learning and Holistic DevelopmentĀ 
  • Partnership WorkingĀ 
Applicants should work in an early years setting and preferably have a Level 2 Diploma in Childcare or relevant experience.
This qualification is work-based and your programme will be delivered in the workplace and online, with an allocated, experienced Business Trainer. They will assess your work, giving you development feedback, professional discussions, and workplace observations.
This qualification can lead to a Level 4 Advanced Practitioner Certificate.
Apply here, or contact workbasedlearning@bcot.ac.uk for more information.
Course Details

Course Code:
MXEL380
Study Mode:
Part Time
Location
EMPLOYER PREMISES
Duration:
18 months
Start Date:
Anytime

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