CACHE Diploma for Children and Young Peoples Workforce Level 3

Suitable For

This course is suitable for you if you are working either Full-Time or Part-Time in the field of childcare, or are studying on a training programme covering work with children. You should be able to work in a supervisory capacity.

Course Content

The Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce will be the only Level 3 qualification that will confer occupational confidence for the Children and Young People's Workforce. The Diploma covers the age range from birth to 19 years and has a minimum credit value of 65 credits. The qualification is composed of 11 mandatory units equal to 27 credits altogether. The remaining credits are accured in completing a variety of optional units. These can be through three different pathways:

• Early Years
• Social Care
• Learning, Development and Support Services.

Assessment Method

To achieve the Level 3 Diploma, a candidate must be assessed as competent in all units. The choice of optional units will reflect that candidate's work setting. Assessment takes place in the workplace, meeting national standards. To study on this course you will need to be actively working with children. An assessor will be allocated unless you have a qualified work - based assessor. You will also gather evidence and this will be put in a portfolio. Evidence is your experiences with children and may include witness testimony, observation and reflection on your own practice.

Progression

The course provides opportunities for progression on to a range of courses, such as:

• Foundation Degree in Children, Families & Community Health
• HNC/D in Early Childhood Studies.

Additional Information

No person can be admitted to a childcare course if he/she is rendered unsuitable by any criminal conviction (subject to the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974). If you require any further information about this course, please contact our Business Development Team on 01476 402208.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for this course must have previous experience in childcare and currently work in a position of responsibility with children 0 - 16 years (and their families). All applicants will be interviewed prior to start of course.