Level 3 Childcare and Education Course in Kidderminster. Classes run full-time at Kidderminster College Main Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll study child development, safeguarding, learning environments, and how to support children's wellbeing and education. This level 3 childcare and education qualification is recognised for work in nurseries and early years settings. Concessions may be available, so check with the college before you apply.
Who this course is for
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject
Entry requirements
Please see our website for current details.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to age five and beyond.
You'll learn how to plan and support children's learning and play activities.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to work with parents and carers to support children's needs.
You'll learn about inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.
You'll develop understanding of health, wellbeing, and nutrition in early years settings.
You'll study legislation and policies that govern childcare and education practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kidderminster College Main Campus. Assessment includes written assignments, observations in practice, and knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the year. The full-time timetable means you cover the qualification content in depth across 35 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kidderminster College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery Practitioner. Work directly with young children in a nursery setting.
Early Years Educator. Support children's development in a registered early years setting.
Nursery Assistant. Assist qualified staff with daily childcare activities.
Childminder. Provide registered childcare in a home environment.
Pre-school Practitioner. Work with children aged two to five in a pre-school.
Teaching Assistant (Early Years). Support learning in a Reception or nursery class.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator (NVQ or Diploma). This qualification is recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. It's the natural next step if you want to count toward those ratios as a qualified practitioner.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People). Suitable if you want to move into a senior or management role in an early years setting.
Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. A higher education route for those wanting to deepen their knowledge or move toward teaching.
