On successful completion of your child care training you will receive the NCFE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce. This qualification provides new practitioners with the requirements for registration and regulation adherence within the childcare sector. These regulations are set by workforce development council guidelines for a full and relevant childcare development qualification.
The NCFE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce is gained by successfully completing all assessments and workplace evidence so there is no final exam.
This diploma qualification has been independently accredited at Level 3 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) 500/8979/1, and is comparable to studying at A Level. Learning at this level is appropriate for people wishing to go to university, work independently, or in some areas supervise and train others in their field of work.
Gaining the NCFE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce will provide a real boost to your job prospects by equipping you with new skills and laying the foundations for a role within the early years or childcare sector.
You will be eligible to gain employment in a mainstream nursery or reception class or to offer independent services in this sector. This qualification will also help you progress onto higher level studies including a Foundation Degree in Early Years Studies.
This NCFE Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (Early Learning and Childcare) course, follows the Early Years Pathway. Job roles you can apply for with this qualification include Nursery Assistant, Early Years or Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant, Playgroup assistant, Creche worker, Childminder and any other relevant job role where you will be involved in the care of young children. You are advised to check that this qualification is suitable for the career path you wish to follow, prior to enrolling on the course.
*Source: www.payscale.com, May 2011
Nanny
£26,000*
*Source: www.payscale.com, May 2011
Youth Support Worker
£28,000*
*Source: www.payscale.com, May 2011
NCFE is one of the UK’s fastest growing national awarding bodies, designing and awarding qualifications that are nationally recognised to meet the needs of learners and employers.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (the Welsh Government) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
(Note: Legislation regarding child care is different in Scotland. The CWDC does not regulate in Scotland, therefore this NCFE qualification is not recognised there. CWDC accreditation is recognised in England, Wales and Northern Ireland).