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Level 3 Childcare Course in Plymouth – Achievement Training Plymouth

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Achievement Training lists a fee of £2,514 if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Achievement Training for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Childcare and Education Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, part-time during the day over one year. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, an Advanced Learner Loan or grant may be available to cover costs. You'll need a Level 2 related qualification, or ideally GCSEs at grade 5 or 6 in English and Maths, to join. The childcare and education classes cover child development, health and wellbeing, safe environments, play and learning, and children's additional needs. All units are graded internally, and there is an externally set assessment. This NCFE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education (VRQ) is the first stage of a two-year nested qualification leading toward full Early Years Educator status.

Who this course is for

This is a Nested Qualification which means it prepares you in 3 stages to progress over 2 years to gain a qualification which is recognised as ?full and relevant by the industry. This will enable you to enter the workforce as an Early Years Educator or to progress onto Higher Education.

Entry requirements

You will need to have achieved a Level 2 related course or ideally have GCSE?s grade 5/6 in English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll study child development from conception to seven years.
  • You'll explore children's health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to provide safe environments for children.
  • You'll examine children's health, play, and learning.
  • You'll develop understanding of children's additional needs.
  • You'll apply classroom knowledge in a workplace setting.
  • You'll complete an externally set extended assessment.

How you will learn

All units are assessed internally and graded A* to D. You'll also complete an extended assessment that is set and marked externally. Alongside classroom learning, you'll be assessed in a workplace setting, applying what you've studied in practice. Classes are delivered in person at Achievement Training Plymouth.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: working with children aged 0 to 5 in a nursery setting.
  • Early years educator: supporting development and learning in early years provision.
  • Nursery assistant: day-to-day care and activities in a nursery.
  • Childcare worker: working across private, voluntary, or maintained settings.
  • Pre-school assistant: supporting young children in pre-school environments.
  • Teaching assistant (early years): supporting learning in Reception and Key Stage 1.

What you could study next

  • NCFE Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education (Level 3): the natural next step, completing the nested qualification in year two and preparing you fully for work as an Early Years Educator.
  • Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (Level 3): earn while you train, combining work and study toward the same industry-recognised outcome.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Early Childhood Studies: for those looking to move into higher education and roles such as room leader or early years teacher.
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