NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma
For The Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
NCFE Cache Level 3
- REF : 610/4164/6
- Level : Cache Level 3
- Minimum Entry Age : 18
- Course Duration : 9-12 months
- Guided Learning Hours : 280-450 hours
- Total Qualification Time : 350-650 hours
- Credit Value : 95
- Price : AED 13,500
Overview
Units Covered
Career Path
Overview
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Childcare & Early Years is a
professional qualification for learners who wish to work directly with children
in early years settings or progress into leadership and practitioner roles. The
course develops in-depth knowledge, practical understanding, and reflective skills required to support children’s learning, development, wellbeing, and
safeguarding within professional childcare environments.
Skills Developed:
- Child development and learning theories
- Planning play-based learning activities
- Safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Observation, assessment, and professional communication
Units Covered
Mandatory units
- Introduction to the Role of the Early Years Educator (T/651/1390)
- Holistic Child Development (Y/651/1391)
- Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
(A/651/1392) - Effective Communication in an Early Years Setting (D/651/1393)
- Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements (F/651/1394)
- Health, Wellbeing and Safety (H/651/1395)
- Promoting an Effective Early Years Curriculum (J/651/1396)
- Assessment of Children’s Learning and Development (K/651/1397)
- Understanding Play for Learning and Holistic Development (L/651/1398)
- Partnership Working (M/651/1399)
Assessment Methods Include:
- Written assignments
- Assessor observations
- Professional discussions
- Portfolio submissions
Career Path
Learning Progression Path:
- NCFE CACHE Level 5 Leadership or Management qualifications
- Specialisation in SEND, safeguarding, or early years leadership
- Teacher training or higher education pathways
Career Paths
- Early Years Educator
- Nursery Practitioner
- Preschool Teacher
- Room Leader
- Teaching Assistant
- Childcare Professional
- SEND Assistant
Awarding Bodies
KHDA and NCFE
Mode
Online
Eligibility
- 16+ years
- Level 2 qualification in childcare or a related field
Ideal For
Level 2 Practitioners