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BTEC Level 3 Early Years Educator Course Online

Cost£2,882.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Early Years Educator Course. Study online with University Centre Somerset. You can work through the course at your own pace over two years.

The course covers child development, safeguarding, and how to support children's learning and wellbeing. You'll also study communication, health, and inclusive practice. It suits people who need flexibility and cannot attend a centre in person.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator Diploma.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years old.
  • You'll learn how to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures.
  • You'll explore how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children.
  • You'll learn how to work with parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll develop knowledge of inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs.

How you will learn

You study online and submit work digitally. Assessment is through assignments and observations of your practice. You build a portfolio of evidence over the two years. Contact University Centre Somerset directly to confirm the exact assessment requirements for this course.

What you will need to bring

University Centre Somerset will confirm anything you need before you start. Email [email protected] for details.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Educator, works directly with children aged birth to five in a nursery or pre-school setting.
  • Nursery Practitioner, supports children's daily care and learning in a nursery.
  • Nursery Nurse, provides hands-on care and early education in a childcare setting.
  • Room Leader, takes responsibility for a room or age group within a nursery.
  • Childminder, provides registered childcare from a home setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Children's Learning and Development, useful if you want a work-based qualification alongside employment.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice, a step up for those wanting a senior or specialist role.
  • Early Childhood Studies Degree, for those considering a move into teaching or leadership in early years.
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