Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce

General information

The Advanced Apprenticeship is available for learners aged from 16-65 who are employed in a childcare environment and who have previously completed the Level 2 apprenticeship or another childcare qualification at Level 2.

All learners must be in paid employment (min. 30 hours per week) and have a written contract of employment to confirm this.

The learner will spend time in the college as well as gaining practical experience in the workplace. The employer pays the learner a salary. The learner will attend college on a day-release basis or have the option of distance learning.

Course content

Training will take place one day a week, or be completed by distance learning, and regular assessments and reviews will occur in the workplace. Learners will work towards the childcare framework consisting of;

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
• ICT
• CWDC Induction Standards
• Level 2 award in employment responsibilities and rights
• Level 2 Food hygiene certificate

Teaching and assessment

You will attend workshops that provide you with the underpinning knowledge that will aid you in the completion of a portfolio. An assessor will be assigned to you and they will come out to your place of work and assess you in practice. Your personal assessor will assess your practice in your work place. You will produce a wide range of evidence to support your practice, which will be presented in a portfolio. Each unit is individually assessed by experienced assessors and internally verified by qualified verifiers.

The college workshops support the skills practiced in the place of work, and it is expected that the workplace mentor and college tutor, together, help the learner to develop as a child care practitioner.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare and Level 1 qualification in English. You must be in paid employment for a minimum of 16 hours a week in a supervisory role within a childcare environment and have a written contract of employment to confirm this. You will need CRB clearance. Selection is by interview.