Level 3 Childcare, Early Years and Education

5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English/Maths or Welsh (1st Language) and preferably Science, OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy

Learners who have not yet completed the Level 2
Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Core will also complete this qualification alongside their level 3 to provide them with the license to practice to work with children.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.

This course is made up of a mixture of mandatory units and optional units.
The units will be a mixture of knowledge and understanding and competence and skills.

Assessments therefore take the form of a portfolio of evidence, assessments, observations and discussions by an assessor within a setting.

Also, you will need to sit:
• an external examination
• an externally set and marked extended investigation

In addition, alongside your qualification, you will complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your competence towards planning activities with children.

Employment is available within Local Authority Schools, Day Nurseries, the Health Service, Playwork and Care settings, Special Needs Units, the Travel Industry and with private families who require nannies. There will also be opportunities to travel abroad.

This qualification allows learners to develop the knowledge and skills required for employment and/or career progression in childcare or health settings.

Successful completion of the Diploma could lead to Higher Education such as a Foundation Degree in Early Years, Teaching or an Early Years Hons Degree.

Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.