Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Early Years Educator Level 3 Course in Rotherham

CostContact the provider
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Fees apply. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Yorkshire Training Partnership for more info.

Apply now →

About this course

Early Years Educator Level 3 Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while working with children, putting your learning into practice from day one. An Advanced Learner Loan may be available to cover the cost if you're 19 or over. The course takes around 18 months to complete. You'll develop knowledge and skills to work with children from birth to 5 years old, with additional knowledge covering ages 5 to 7. You'll need Level 2 qualifications in English and maths, including Functional Skills, to meet the requirements for this level 3 early years educator qualification.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators.

Entry requirements

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in early years education and care.

You should be at least 16 years old.

From 3 April 2017, the requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE) to hold GCSE English and maths A*-C, will be broadened to Level 2 qualifications, including Functional Skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 7 years.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver activities that support children's learning and development.
  • You'll understand how to observe and assess children's progress.
  • You'll learn how to support children's communication, language, and literacy.
  • You'll understand safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety requirements in early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll develop understanding of inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.

How you will learn

Training takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day practice, supported by observations carried out in your setting. Assessment includes written assignments and professional discussions. Because this is work-based learning, your employer's setting is central to how you're assessed. You'll need to be in a suitable early years role throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Yorkshire Training Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: working with children from birth to 5 in a nursery setting.
  • Room leader: leading a room or age-group within a nursery.
  • Key person: acting as the named key worker for a group of children.
  • Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in a Reception or Year 1 class.
  • Childminder: running your own registered childminding provision.
  • Pre-school worker: supporting children's development in a pre-school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or a Foundation Degree in Early Years: suitable if you want to move into a senior or managerial role in an early years setting.
  • Early Childhood Studies degree: a full undergraduate route for those aiming toward Early Years Teacher Status or further academic study.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to train or mentor others in childcare settings.
Apply on yorkshiretrainingpartnership.com →
Apply now →

Related courses at Yorkshire Training Partnership

More courses near you