NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children’s Care Learning and Development (Northern Ireland)

About This Course

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children’s Care Learning and Development (Northern Ireland) equips learners with essential knowledge and skills for working with children. It covers various roles in children’s settings, including early years, and provides a foundation for higher education.

Suitable for those working or aspiring to work unsupervised in children’s care in Northern Ireland, it requires 136 credits and includes both internal and external assessments. Learners must have access to 600-700 hours in a work setting. Career paths include roles like day care room supervisor and nursery practitioner.

Course Benefits

Comprehensive Knowledge & Skills: Provides essential knowledge and skills for diverse childcare roles, including early years.

Stepping Stone to Higher Education: Builds on foundational knowledge, offering a pathway to higher education.

Occupational Competence in Northern Ireland: Meets qualifications for childcare roles in Northern Ireland.

Suitable for Unsupervised Roles: Ideal for those working unsupervised in childcare.

Integrated Learning Pathway: Aligns with Level 3 Diploma for seamless progression.

Extensive Skill Development: Requires 136 credits from mandatory and optional units.

Robust Assessment Methods: Assessed through a portfolio and external assessment.

Mandatory Practical Experience: Requires 600-700 hours of work experience.

Diverse Career Opportunities: Qualifies for roles like day care room supervisor, child care assistant, and nursery practitioner.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children’s Care Learning and Development (Northern Ireland)
Qualification Number: 603/7477/9
Total Credits: 136

Unit 1: Ncfe Cache Level 3 Diploma For Children’s Care, Learning And Development (Northern Ireland) (603/6039/2)

Unit 2: Developing Study Skills For Professional Practice (L/618/7059)

Unit 3: Enabling Play Environments (F/618/7060)

Unit 4: Partnership Working In Early Years (J/618/7061)

Unit 5: Understanding Perspectives On Childhood In Society (L/618/7062)

Unit 6: Understand The Role Of The Practitioner When Supporting Children With Special Educational Needs And Disability (R/618/7063)

Unit 7: Understanding Neuroscience In Early Years (Y/618/7064)

Unit 8: Planning For Improved Outcomes When Working With Babies And Children In An Early Years Setting (D/618/7065)

Unit 9: Extended Diploma Extended Assessment (Ccldni/Edea)

Unit 10: Extended Diploma Placement Hours (Ccld/Edph)

Assessment

This qualification is assessed through an internally assessed portfolio of evidence and an externally set and assessed extended assessment. Learners must have access to employment or work experience in a real work setting, with 600-700 hours required to develop skills and knowledge at Level 3. This ensures competence for the Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care Learning and Development (Northern Ireland).

Required Knowledge

Learners must be 16+ with at least 12 GCSE points, including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. An Access NI check and successful interview are required. Access to a regulated setting with children aged 0-5 years 11 months is necessary.

Awarding Body

Upon completing your course, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your achievement. NCFE, a renowned organisation offering vocational and technical courses, has provided quality education for over 170 years. In 2015, CACHE joined NCFE. Enrol in an NCFE CACHE course for two-year access to NCFE CACHE Alumni, a network offering resources and guidance for care, health, and education professionals.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

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