Course overview
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This NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education is ideal for anyone wanting to start their journey towards working in a childcare setting. During your studies, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of a child’s biological and psychological development up until the age of seven, and how to set appropriate milestones. You will also study the physical, emotional, and nutritional requirements of young children, as well as their exercise needs. If you are hoping to start a career in childcare, once you have completed this course you can then progress to further studies, including the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) to become a qualified early years educator/nursery nurse.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
You will receive one year to complete the course, which is a lot more time than you will need. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.
Entry requirements
You are not required to have any prior experience or qualifications to study this course. You must be at least 16 years of age to enrol on this course.
Course features
- Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
- Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
- Course materials with learning activities.
- Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
- A free CV critique service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
- A free XO Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
- Free NCFE CACHE Alumni membership for two years.
- A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.
* Not included with the online study option
Assessment
This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required, so you can complete all assessed work from home.
In addition to studying your course materials, you will be required to carry out further reading and research to enhance your knowledge of the subject area that you will be studying.
Delivery
You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or sent to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!
Subjects
Qualification Number: 601/3998/5
- Biological and psychological development of children from birth to seven years
- Roles of an Early Years Practitioner
- Active steps an early years practitioner takes
- Frameworks that can be applied to young children’s development
- Setting appropriate milestones for development
- Physical and emotional needs of young children
- Dietary and nutritional requirements
- Health and Safety
- Emotional needs during stressful or transitional moments
- The need for regular exercise
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