Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF)
Enhance your knowledge to give back more to children
If you are currently working in a role where you carry out regular child observations and deliver planned activities for children under 5 years. This course is ideal if you want to learn how to promote a child’s physical, emotional and social development.
*Government funding available. Complete the form to see if you qualify.
Learn how to promote a child’s physical, emotional and social development.
- At the end of your course, you will be a professionally recognised Early Years Educator!
- Better career opportunities are available to you if you increase your qualifications.
- Your earning potential could increase if you have higher qualifications.
- There are no student loans!
- You don’t pay for tuition fees.
- There are no classes to attend.
- You will have your own tutor who will support you.
About The Course
What is involved?
The EYE qualification comprises 13 mandatory units, making a total of 61 credits. For each unit, you will need to demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and practical skills. You need to complete all 13 units to achieve your qualification. Please note, for Maths and English, you need either GCSEs or Functional Skills Level 2 to practise as an Early Years Educator, and be included in ratios.
Do I Need To Attend Classes?
Great news – there are no classes to attend at a college, but you will be required to attend virtual teaching and learning sessions that we provide. You will have regular contact with your Parenta tutor either remotely or face to face to observe you at work and check you’re fulfilling the course requirements. Your tutor will set you course work to complete on OneFile our e-learning platform and will agree submission timings with you. It is important that you meet your submission deadlines to ensure you complete your qualification on time.
How long will the course take me to complete?
You should set aside up to 10 hours a week to work towards your Level 3. You may prefer to split this time up into a few evenings a week and some time at the weekend, but it’s entirely up to you.
The course is made up of 2 parts, as follows:
Main part of the course – 15 months.
The units are based around your skills, knowledge and behaviours which you gain throughout your apprenticeship.
Complete Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (RQF), English and maths Functional Skills (Level 2), Complete Level 3 Award (RQF) in Paediatric First Aid or Emergency First Aid
Part 2 is in two sections – duration 3 months:
Preparation for your End Point Assessment (this is called Gateway).
We will upload your Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (RQF), Level 3 Award (RQF) in Paediatric First Aid or Emergency First Aid and your English and maths Functional Skills Certificates (Level 2) on to the Gateway portal.
You will be required to upload some evidence of your work from your online portfolio.
End Point Assessment consisting of a multiple choice test around your skills, knowledge and behaviours and a professional discussion, supported by your portfolio.
We Believe in Education
Whether it’s helping you to find a position within a childcare setting, preparing for an interview and starting your training programme, or climbing that career ladder, taking on that room leader or management position, we’re here for you!
With our childcare training courses, you don’t have to go to college and there are no classes to attend. You’ll also have the full support of a personal tutor whilst you train.
