Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector

Shipley College's Level 3 Early Years Educator course is an 18-month program that covers topics such as effective communication in an Early Years setting, understanding play for learning and holistic development, promoting an effective early year’s curriculum and Assessment of children’s learning and development.

This course provides a recognised qualification for those wishing to work with children aged 0-5 years, including reception class, and extends the working knowledge to 7 years of age.

The course enhances employment prospects and opens up various roles within the education and NHS sectors, such as a room leader, portage worker and community nurse to name a few. Graduates can also opt to further their education in HE.

To qualify for the course, learners need a minimum of 1 year of current experience working with children aged 0-5 years and/or hold an existing Level 2 childcare qualification. As assessments take place in the workplace, learners are expected to remain in the same childcare setting for a minimum of 14 hours per week, on a paid or voluntary basis, throughout the course.

Your assessor will guide you through your qualification through 1:1 support and observations in the workplace.