Free Level 3 Children's Workforce Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while working in a childcare setting, carrying out child observations and delivering planned activities for children under 5. Your assessor works with you to find a learning style that suits you and tailors your assessments around it. The course covers how to promote children's physical, emotional, and social development. It typically takes 18 months to complete. You'll sit initial assessments in maths, English, and ICT before you start, to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 childcare course would suit you if you are currently working in or towards 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.
This is a work based learning programme which your assessor will walk you through, working with you to find out what learning style suits you best and tailoring your assessments to it.
Entry requirements
Initial Assessments in Mathematics, English and ICT will be taken prior to being selected, This will help determine you are on the correct level Apprenticeship
What you will learn
You'll learn how to promote children's physical development through planned activities.
You'll learn how to support children's emotional and social development.
You'll carry out and record regular child observations.
You'll plan and deliver activities appropriate for children under 5.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll develop knowledge of child development theory and how it applies in practice.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
How you will learn
This is a work-based programme. Your assessor visits you in your workplace and works through the qualification with you. Assessments are tailored to your learning style. You'll be assessed through observations in your setting, professional discussions, and written or portfolio evidence gathered from your day-to-day work. Initial assessments in maths, English, and ICT take place before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parenta Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery Practitioner: work in a nursery as a qualified Early Years Educator
Room Leader: lead a room in a nursery or pre-school setting
Key Person: take responsibility for a group of children's welfare and development
Pre-School Practitioner: support learning and play in a pre-school environment
Early Years Teaching Assistant: support qualified teachers in Reception or Year 1
Childminder: run your own registered childminding provision
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator): a shorter top-up qualification if you want to formalise specific areas of practice.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services: moves you toward senior or management roles in early years settings.
Early Childhood Studies degree: a full undergraduate route for those aiming toward leadership, advisory, or specialist roles in early years education.
