Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) Level 3 - NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma

Program Overview

The Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) program at University College Birmingham prepares students for a career working with young children. It provides comprehensive training in childcare, education, and development, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to become qualified Early Years Educators. The program includes a strong focus on practical experience through work placements and offers opportunities for students to progress to higher level qualifications. Graduates are qualified for various careers working with young children, including nursery workers, early years educators, and pre-school teachers.

Program Outline

Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) at University College Birmingham:

Degree Overview:

• Aims to prepare graduates for a rewarding career working with young children.
• Provides comprehensive training in childcare, education, safeguarding, and development.
• Equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to become qualified Early Years Educators.
• Includes a strong focus on practical experience through 2 days per week of work placement in real-world settings.
• Successfully completing the course provides graduates with an Early Years Educator licence and meets the highest training standards in the sector.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Child Development from Conception to Seven Years
• Children's Health and Wellbeing
• Play and Learning
• Child Health
• Understanding Children's Additional Needs
• Observation, Assessment and Planning
• Professional Practice Portfolio 1

Year 2:

• Supporting Literacy
• Supporting Maths
• Preparing for School Readiness
• International Perspectives
• Reflective Practice for Professional Development
• Professional Partnership in the Early Years
• Professional Practice Portfolio 2

Other Modules/Topics:

• Students also complete an individual study program to further refine skills and gain experience for higher education or employment.
• Development of English and maths skills alongside the full-time course is provided for those who need to improve in these areas.

Assessment:

• Assessments throughout the course include various formats: written assignments, projects, presentations, observation, and work placement performance evaluation.

Teaching:

• Faculty members are experienced professionals in the Early Years and Childcare field.
• Teaching methods emphasize interactive learning, practical activities, and group work.
• Emphasis is placed on creating a supportive learning environment.

Careers:

• Upon completion, graduates are qualified for various careers working with young children, including:
• Nursery workers
• Early Years Educators
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching assistants
• Nannies
• Pre-school teachers
• Family support workers
• Strong employability opportunities are present with an estimated 70% of graduate employers seeking candidates with relevant work experience like that gained in this program.
• Graduates who achieve high academic performance (56 UCAS points) are guaranteed admission to relevant degree programs at University College Birmingham.

Other:

• The program requires a uniform and kit with estimated cost of £30.
• Students will complete 750 placement hours in total throughout the course.
• Work placements are facilitated and supported by dedicated employability team.
• Fees
• Admission Requirements
• Application Process