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Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF)

Course details

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Qualification name Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation NCFE
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Free Courses for Jobs
Course hours Part-time
Course start date Flexible
Cost £2,882.00
Attendance pattern Evening

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

Upon achievement of this level 3 qualification, you will be able to enter the workforce and gain license to practice as an Early Years Educator.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

You will need:----Access to a computer and the internet--A DBS ( Disclosure and Barring Service) check--Evidence of work experience with children--A voluntary work placement or employment with children aged 0-5 years--GCSE English and Maths at grade D or above (if not have grade C, you MUST be working towards this grade in both English and Maths and achieved this by the end of the course)--

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will be assessed in the following ways:----Reflective journal--Observations--Portfolio--Presentations--Practical----

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Name Ashley Down Centre
Address Ashley Down Centre
Ashley Down Road
Bristol
BS7 9BU
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Email enquiries@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Phone 0117 312 5000
Website http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk
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