CHILD CARE LERN & DEV - EXT DIP L3

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This is a challenging two year course which is exciting and rigorous. Learners who successfully complete the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development will be able to practise as Early Year's Educators (providing you also have GCSE Maths and English at C or above). Learners can be sure that they are taking a qualification that is respected by employers, the early years sector and higher education institutions. The full qualification is equivalent to three A-levels in terms of size. The course is suitable for those who are interested in a career working with children upon completion of the course, or those intending to progress to Higher Education. The course enables you to develop a substantial common core of knowledge, including child development, play and learning, health and safety, safeguarding, observations, assessment and planning, working with parents and others, reflective practice, meeting children's physical development, supporting children's speech, communication and language, supporting children's literacy and numeracy, and the Early Years Foundation Stage. In addition there are specialist units which will allow you to gain additional understanding of the needs of children, such as working with children with additional needs, working with children under 3 years, and promoting children's development outdoors. You will be required to undertake work placements in three placement settings, and complete a minimum of 750 hours' work experience with different age groups to develop the work skills required to gain employment in early years settings. The age ranges are 0-2 years (in nursery or home-based care), 2-4 years (in nursery or pre-school settings) and 5-8 years (in a classroom setting). During the placements, learners are required to complete the Practical Evidence Portfolio which allows you to provide evidence of improving skills, developing early years practice and knowledge in specific settings.

Course information

Name: CHILD CARE LERN & DEV - EXT DIP L3 Qualification title: BTEC National Diploma in Children's Learning, Play and Development (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment You will be continuously assessed throughout the course by completing assignments which will be graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction Level. You will also be required to sit a written exam set by the Awarding Body for Unit 1: Child Development. You will have a maximum of three attempts to pass the exam to successfully gain the qualification. The final part of your assessment is to complete the Practical Evidence Portfolio during the work placement. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160510 10:22:41 Updated 20160510 10:22:41

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Lancaster & Morecambe College
Further Education
info@lmc.ac.uk
01524 66215
http://www.lmc.ac.uk

Address

Morecambe Road Town: Lancaster County:Lancashire

Learning aims

Title: BTEC National Diploma in Children's Learning, Play and Development (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) Qualification: BTEC National Diploma in Children's Learning, Play and Development (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care

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