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Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce: Early Years Educator – Level 3

This qualification is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Childcare
Adult and Community
Location: Workplace
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 3
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: Y
Weeks: 78
Hours: 7.00
Start: Flexible
Tuition: £2882
Adult Loan Amount: £2882
Workplace

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/diploma-in-children-and-young-peoples-workforce-early-years-educator-level-3-3
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Course Information for Students

This qualification is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas and is split into two pathways:

  • Social Care
  • Learning, Development and Support Services

The minimum age for participants is 16 years and they will need an up-to-date DBS check.


This qualification is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas and is split into two pathways:

•Social Care
•Learning, Development and Support Services

This course will be delivered on-site.

The cost is £1,500 invoiced or £2,880 for a student loan.

You will be assessed through written assignments, observations, questions and building a portfolio of evidence.

You can progress to a Level 4 qualification.

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

Career Information



This course could lead to one of these careers...

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More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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Course Information Last Updated On: November 1, 2023 1:31 pm