Early Years Educator (EYE) Level 3 Diploma
- MOA
- Day & Block Release & Employer Premises
- Level
- Level 3
- Type
- Adult PT
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: Roll On
Early Years Educator are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.
You must be employed in a childcare role in order to complete this qualification.
Typical job roles include:
Early Years Educator, Nursery Nurse, Childminder.
Settings include full day care, children’s centres, pre-schools, reception classes and childminders.
You may be working on your own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by the Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.
- Course Overview
Duties of an Early Years Educator include:
Plan and supervise child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs of each individual child.
Support children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play.
You will have key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure.
Observe each child and shape their learning experience to reflect their own observations.
Meet the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine.
Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child.
With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become a manager of an early years setting.
On programme – Minimum 12 months +1 days/ Maximium18 months to complete portfolio.
- Progression Routes
Possible progression routes following completion:
Teaching Assistant – Level 3 - Lancaster & Morecambe College
Assessor/Coach - Level 3- Lancaster & Morecambe College
Learning and Teacher Skills – Level 5
Teacher – Level 6
Academic Professional – Level 7
- Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for this course are Functional Skills Level 2 for both Maths & English or equivalent GCSE 4/C and above.
Please note to be counted in ratio as a full level 3 qualified practitioner you must have obtained English and Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) to meet EYFS requirements.
- How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email hello@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: B64138-A3A
