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Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Camborne

Cost£2,882.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Early Years Educator Course in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall College Camborne, part-time during the day over two years.

You'll study child development, play, legislation, and children's wellbeing. The course builds the professional practice standards that employers in childcare look for. To join, you'll need four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. A relevant Level 2 qualification with English and Maths at Grade 4 may also be accepted.

You'll finish with the NCFE Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Diploma.

Who this course is for

Choose this course if you want a nationally recognised childcare qualification that supports employment and higher education progression. You will study key themes like child development play legislation and wellbeing and build professional practice standards that employers value. It is also a strong foundation for wider children’s workforce careers and routes into university with UCAS points.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification AND a grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.

What you will learn

  • You'll study child development from birth through to age five and beyond.
  • You'll explore how play supports children's learning and development.
  • You'll learn about legislation and safeguarding in early years settings.
  • You'll develop your understanding of children's health and wellbeing.
  • You'll build professional practice skills valued by nurseries and childcare employers.
  • You'll gain knowledge that supports progression into university-level study.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Cornwall College Camborne. Learning is classroom based, combining taught sessions with practical elements. Assessment includes written assignments and evidence of professional practice. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College Camborne will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Educator, works directly with children in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Early Years Practitioner, supports children's learning and development day to day.
  • Nursery Nurse, provides care and education for young children in a nursery.
  • Nursery Room Leader, takes responsibility for a room and a small team.
  • Nursery Practitioner, delivers planned activities and supports children's routines.
  • Childminder, provides childcare from a home setting for families.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 in Early Years Leadership, for those moving into senior or management roles in childcare settings.
  • Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies, a university-level route building on this Diploma.
  • BA in Early Childhood Education, for those aiming toward teaching or specialist early years roles.

This qualification also carries UCAS points, supporting direct university applications.

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