Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
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3
Level
Level 3 -
Duration
2 years -
Start Date
September 2023 -
Venue
CCN-Main Campus -
Course Code
E0265
Summary
The intent of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours relating to the Early Years Educator Standard and L3 Early Years Educator qualification. This is a core requirement to work in a range of full day care settings, children centres, pre-schools, reception classes and nurseries along with a full DBS check.
It also intends to prepare learners for working in modern day Britain by gaining transferable skills, knowledge , behaviours that will enable them to progress to a Degree in Early Years or Childhood Studies and management roles in the sector.
Course Content includes:
- How to promote healthy lifestyles
- Managing infection control
- How to encourage children to participate in planned activities that reflect the stages of development
- Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
- Follow legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusive practice
You will complete Level 3 Early Years Educator as part of this apprenticeship.
- This apprenticeship will involve college attendance and off the job training.
- You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
- You need to have an employer to support your apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role.
- The typical length of this apprenticeship course is 21 months.
- This course has multiple start dates throughout the year.
Contact our Apprenticeship Team to find out when our next course start date is.
If you already have an employer for your apprenticeship or would like more information on how to find an Apprenticeship, please click Apply Now.
If you are an employer who is looking to recruit an apprentice or already have someone you would like to enrol onto the apprenticeship course, please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01603 773365 or email Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk to discuss next steps.
Why Our College?
Experience the working world
Through the college’s links to the industry, all childcare and early years students complete relevant industry work placements 2 days per week.
Expert teaching staff
Our highly skilled teaching staff are experts in childcare and early years education
Unique opportunities
You will participate in promotional campaigns and charity events, as well as attending subject trips and visits
Entry Requirements
- GCSE Grade 4/c in Maths and English (Language or Literature) or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
- If in exceptional circumstances a learner has not achieved English or Maths at Level 2 (4/C or above at GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2), they will have to attend Functional Skills sessions which will be held on an additional day to their regular college attendance.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded with a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes the following;
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
- Level 2 in English & Maths – these are GATEWAY requirements and Certificates will be needed for evidence.
Objective
You will learn about your rights and responsibilities as an employee and those of the employer with guidance from your work based assessor.
Assessment
The End Point Assessment includes:
- Knowledge Test: assessed by an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), this test will consist of multiple-choice questions on either a computer-based platform or paper based.
- Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio: assessed by an IEPA, it will allow the apprentice to evidence both the knowledge gained and its application through skills and behaviours. The discussion carried out by the IEPA will thoroughly test understanding through open and follow up questions.
Progression
- A learner may choose to pursue further study at a higher level in particular a Foundation Degree in Early Years and top up to a BA in Childhood Studies.
Career Progression
- Continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector for instance nursery supervisor, nursery manager, pre-school manager/coordinator, families worker
- The skills to further develop a specialism, such as key worker, manager, Forest School co-ordinator or families worker
Fees
Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company
For employer’s with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 19+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £300.
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £300.
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would amount to £6,000.
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices cannot be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.
Why Our College?
Experience the working world
Through the college’s links to the industry, all childcare and early years students complete relevant industry work placements 2 days per week.
Expert teaching staff
Our highly skilled teaching staff are experts in childcare and early years education
Unique opportunities
You will participate in promotional campaigns and charity events, as well as attending subject trips and visits
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