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Name of Regulated Qualification: BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) (QCF)
Level: 3
Ofqual Qualification number: 601/7786/X
What is the main purpose of this qualification?
To confirm you are occupationally competent to a supervisory level in learning and development for children.
How long will the qualification take to achieve?
The minimum credits required to achieve this qualification is 64 which equates to approximately 640 hours of total learning time. The exact time it will take you will depend on various factors, for example, how long it takes you to compile your evidence portfolio.
What job role will it help me enter?
The BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) (QCF) is a qualification designed for those who want to show their competence as Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children
aged 5 to 7 years. Job roles that this qualification supports includes:
Nursery worker
Nursery supervisor
Early years practitioner
Pre-school assistant
Childminder
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What does the qualification cover?
The qualification is made up of mandatory and compulsory units. By completing the mandatory units, you will cover content relating to:
Understanding children’s early years education and development
Implementing early years foundation stage
Diversity, equality and inclusion in early years settings
Planning and providing effective teaching and learning in early years settings
Making accurate and productive use of assessment in early years settings
Developing effective and informed professional practice in early years settings
Promoting the health, safety and well-being of children in early years settings
Child protection and safeguarding
Partnership working in early years
Is this the right qualification for me?
This qualification is suitable for you if you have some experience of children’s learning and development, and want to be trained to a supervisory level.
If you are not currently employed, or, only wish to develop your knowledge about children and young people’s workforce, you may wish to consider undertaking the BIIAB Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England) (QCF).
If you are currently employed and wish to demonstrate your competence in leading services relating to children and young people, you may wish to consider the BIIAB Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (England) (QCF).
Is this qualification in an apprenticeship?
Yes, this qualification is contained within the Children and Young People's Workforce (England) apprenticeship framework.
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What could this qualification lead to?
This qualification can lead to a job role supervising child learning and development.
If, upon completion, you wish to focus on obtaining further knowledge, understanding and skills and proceed to a higher level of learning then depending on your career path the following qualifications may be suitable for you:
601/6776/2 BIIAB Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF)
601/4601/1 BIIAB Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management (QCF)
601/6855/9 BIIAB Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (England) (QCF)
601/6773/7 BIIAB Level 5 Diploma In Management and Leadership (QCF)
601/4602/3 BIIAB Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF)
Who supports this qualification?
This qualification is supported by a number of employers including:
Hetton Home Care Services
Starcare Ltd
Alcohol Support Ltd
Sue Ryder
These letters of support are available upon request from [email protected]
Is this qualification funded?
Due to constant regulatory, policy and funding changes prospective learners are advised to check the funding status of these qualifications with their training provider before registering for the qualification, or, alternatively please contact BIIAB customer service on [email protected].
