Cache level 3 and Early learning centres
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) is a popular course for people who want to make a difference in children’s lives. It equips learners with the necessary expertise to create a nurturing environment and help children flourish at an early age. The qualification also paves the way for career advancement, including becoming a coordinator or lead teacher in an educational setting. Plus, students enrolled on this course are eligible for free membership to the professional network, CACHE Alumni, for two years.
This course is a knowledge-based qualification, meaning that no practical experience is required to enrol on it. This flexibility allows students to gain a recognised qualification while studying in their own time. It can be completed in around 12 months from initial registration, with tutor support provided throughout.
CACHE is the leading specialist awarding organisation for the care and education sectors, delivering qualifications from Entry to Level 6. It has a broad portfolio of courses, with more than 150,000 people registering with it every year at over 1000 UK-based centres and internationally.
Students can choose from three different course options, depending on the level of qualification they want to gain. The Child and Young People’s Workforce – CACHE Level 2 Certificate (RQF) Course leads to a Level 2 Certificate qualification issued by CACHE with 35 credits, while the Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools – CACHE Level 3 Course leads to a Level 3 Diploma qualification, which is accredited by CACHE, with 44 credits. Cache level 3 and Early learning centres