Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Newport. Classes run at HTP Apprenticeship College Riverbank Campus, full-time during the day. Government funding may be available for some learners; contact the centre for details on whether fees apply to you. You'll need an appropriate Level 2 qualification to enrol. The course runs over 39 weeks and covers child development from birth to five years, safeguarding, SEND, play-based learning, and partnership working. It includes a work experience placement alongside classroom study. This level 3 early years educator qualification meets the standard required for nursery staffing ratios in England.
Who this course is for
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) is a qualification designed for you to show your competence to work as an Early Years Educator. This will enable you to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Job roles that this qualification can lead to include: Nursery Worker, Nursery Supervisor, Early Years Practitioner, Pre-school Assistant and Childminder.
Entry requirements
Learners must have already achieved an appropriate Level 2 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll study holistic child development from birth to seven years.
You'll learn safeguarding and welfare requirements for early years settings.
You'll cover health, wellbeing, and safety in childcare environments.
You'll explore how to promote an effective early years curriculum.
You'll develop skills in assessing and recording children's learning and development.
You'll learn how to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
You'll practise effective communication within an early years setting.
You'll understand partnership working with families and other professionals.
How you will learn
The qualification combines knowledge units and competence units. Knowledge units are assessed through written tasks and assignments completed in the classroom. Competence units require you to demonstrate your practice directly with children, assessed during your work experience placement. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from both settings. Maths and English (GCSE or Functional Skills) are also part of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. HTP Apprenticeship College Riverbank Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery Practitioner: working with children from birth to five in a nursery setting.
Nursery Supervisor: leading a room or team within a nursery.
Early Years Practitioner: supporting learning and development in early years provision.
Pre-school Assistant: supporting children's play and learning in a pre-school.
Childminder: providing registered childcare in a home setting.
Nursery Worker: day-to-day care and learning support for young children.
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 early years settings.
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons): a degree route for those aiming toward leadership, advisory, or specialist roles in the sector.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for those who want to lead practice and work toward qualified teacher recognition in early years.
