NCFE CACHE Level 2/Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator

Choosing the right course for you

The Level 2/3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with and care for children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended those learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators. This course is suitable for learners already working as early years practitioners who want to develop their skills to become an advanced practitioner.

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Level 2 This qualification allows a learner to count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner within the Early Years Workforce. You will have 14 units to complete both knowledge and practical.

Learners may work under supervision in a variety of roles such as:

• Nursery practitioner

• Classroom assistant

• Pre-school practitioner. Level 3 You will have 23 units to complete both knowledge and practical. This will allow you to have a licence to practice in any of these job roles:

• Practitioner in day nurseries

• Practitioner in Nursery schools

• Practitioner in reception classes in primary schools

• Pre-school worker.