Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) CACHE Diploma Level 3 (VRQ)

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F665 - The aim of the course is to give mature learners a second chance at education and support those aiming to progress to the Access to HE Diploma and Higher Education courses at university, with a focus on Social Sciences. This exciting transitional course enables students to develop highly desirable transferrable skills in addition to improving confidence in own abilities and subject knowledge. To achieve the Stepping Up Diploma, 45 credits are required at level 2. All modules are internally assessed and internally and externally moderated. Core units: Study Skills English & Communication Career Planning Team Work Skills GCSE Maths or Functional Skills Maths (optional) GCSE English (optional) Subject specific units: ICT Business Finance Sociology: Young people and deviance, Law and discrimination Psychology: Abnormal behaviour The course can be studied as follows: One year programme (Studying at Level 2) The timetable usually works out at 2-3 days a week in lessons plus 2 days in self directed study. On successful completion of the course (and achieving GCSE Maths and English grade C or above) you will be prepared for entry onto the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma to HE Diploma offered at The Hub, Doncaster. Career routes relevant to this course are endless. In addition to developing abilities and self-confidence in academic and personal skills, it is a step up to studying the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma which could lead to teaching, humanities and social work professions. Useful websites: http://www.education.gov.uk/ http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/ http://www.probation.homeoffice.gov.uk/ http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/ http://www.skillsforjustice.com/ http://www.nya.og.uk/ www.prospects.ac.uk/options,english.htm http://www.nujtraining.org.uk/ If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.

Course information

Name: Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) CACHE Diploma Level 3 (VRQ) Qualification title: Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment Awarding NCFE Created 20160803 15:50:53 Updated 20160803 15:50:53

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Doncaster College
Further Education
infocentre@don.ac.uk
01302 553 553
http://www.don.ac.uk

Address

The Hub
Chappell Drive Town: Doncaster County:South Yorkshire