Level 3 BTEC Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator Course. Study online, fitting your learning around your existing commitments. This is a progression course. You must have completed and achieved a certificate at Level 2 Childcare before enrolling. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Educator qualification builds on that foundation, developing the knowledge and skills needed to work with young children in early years settings. The course runs over 35 weeks.
Who this course is for
Progression course. you must have completed and acheived a certificate at level 2 Childcare.
What you will learn
You'll develop understanding of child development from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities for young children.
You'll explore how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn about working in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and nutrition in early years settings.
You'll understand the legal and regulatory framework governing early years practice in England.
How you will learn
This course is delivered fully online. You'll work through course materials at your own pace and complete assignments and assessments digitally. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence demonstrating your knowledge and understanding. You submit work online and receive feedback from your tutor. There is no requirement to attend a physical centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult College of Barking and Dagenham Barking Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working directly with children aged 0 to 5
Nursery nurse: supporting learning and care in nursery settings
Early years teaching assistant: assisting in Reception and pre-school classes
Room leader: leading a room or age-group in a nursery
Family support worker: working with families and young children in community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator NVQ or Diploma (full practitioner qualification): this is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the natural next step if you want to count toward those ratios as a qualified practitioner.
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Early Years: for those moving into senior practitioner or room-leader roles.
Early Childhood Studies degree: for those considering a move into teaching, management, or specialist early years roles.
