Course Overview
The Edexcel Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People`s Workforce (QCF) promotes teaching and learning to make sure that children have the skills they need to start school with a broad range of knowledge. This qualification is to guide and assess development of knowledge and skills relating to Early Learning and Childcare, Social Care and the Learning Development and Support Services workforces.
Upon successful completion of the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People`s Workforce (QCF) (QCF), you will be able to work in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors as a Nursery Worker, Home based child carer, Nanny, Childminder, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Day Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Teacher, Early Years Teacher, Reception Class Teacher, Pre-School Practitioner and Assistant.
- *This qualification is recognised by care providers, the CQC and Nursing Universities
To achieve the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People`s Workforce (QCF), learners must achieve a minimum of 65 credits. The learner must achieve 27 credits from mandatory units. Learners must select one mandatory pathway from either:
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- Social Care – must achieve 13 credits
- Learning, Development and Support Services – must achieve 13 credits
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The remaining credits must be achieved from the optional units.
Please note that the ‘Early Learning and Childcare’ Pathway is now replaced with ‘Level 3 Diploma in Children`s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) (QCF)’. Click for more information.
