This course is fully funded for eligible candidates
The Early Years Educator apprenticeship prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with and care for children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.
The Early Years Educator apprenticeship prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with and care for children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.
A Level 3 apprentice should be working at a level where they may either be working on their own or supervising others, the apprentice should have prior experience of the sector and be employed in a position whereby they would be able to demonstrate the competencies required at this level.
This qualification is designed for those working in childcare e.g. nurseries, pre-schools, crèches, etc. Job roles include Early Years Worker, Nursery Worker/Supervisor and Nursery Nurse/Nursery Teaching Assistant.
This qualification requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to work with and care for children from birth to 5 years.
As part of the apprenticeship you will complete a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce. You will be required to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills and in the following areas:
You will work towards the qualification in the workplace.
This qualification will take 12 – 18 months to complete.
Achievement of this pathway will enable apprentices to access higher level jobs within the sector, e.g. Nursery Supervisor, Nursery Manager, Pre-school Manager/Co-ordinator, etc. There is also opportunity for apprentices to go on to further study at higher levels, particularly working towards Foundation Degrees in Early Years.
It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.
