Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Course overview

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship City of Bristol College

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide high-quality early education and care to children. Through an evidence-based approach, they provide opportunities and learning experiences for all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for children’s learning. They ensure that the learning environment and provision is inclusive and supports all children and demonstrates a clear understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Early years educators teach and facilitate children’s learning play. They apply the observation, assessment and planning cycle to support progress and children’s development. An early years educator will act as the key person for one or more children within their setting. They may play a leadership role within the setting or may act under the supervision of a manager.

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Who is this course for?

If you have already achieved a Level 2 qualification and wish to progress further, or you are an adult with experience working in a childcare setting, this course is an ideal way to fulfil your ambition of working with children.

What you'll learn

During the course, you will learn extensively about important subjects connected to childcare, such as:

Safeguarding
Health & Safety
Partnership Working
Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion, including current legislation

You will also the Child Development and the Early Years Curriculum in-depth. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to promote children’s play and learning.

In addition to this, you will learn about the health and well-being of children, the importance of professional development and reflective practice and how to support children with additional needs.

As part of the course, you will also carry out a Longitudinal Study, which will enable you to learn how to observe, assess and plan for the needs of children.

Course entry requirements

Apprentices will be required to have or achieve Level 2 in English and Maths by the end of their apprenticeship if they do not already have a GCSE Grade 1 – 5/A-C in both subjects. Apprentices should be able to demonstrate through initial assessment that they are working at Level 2.

The duration of the apprenticeship is determined by a number of different factors such as experience and prior learning. The minimum time of an apprenticeship is 12 months with the maximum being identified on an individual basis.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

You will be assigned a work-based assessor who will visit you regularly in the workplace to provide support and guidance.
Your learning will take place through a work-based route, alongside this you will have online training sessions with your apprentice trainer.
It is a requirement that you must receive off-the-job training, which can consist of shadowing, college workshops and work-based training.
You will be observed and assessed by your assessor in the workplace, engaging in practical activities with the children and routine activities that form part of your role within the setting.
You will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding through written assignments or professional discussions, with your assessor.
You will use an e-learning portfolio to present your evidence for assessment.
You will need to complete a Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF).
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will complete an endpoint assessment which consists of a knowledge examination (multiple-choice test) and a professional discussion with an external assessor to gain your apprenticeship certificate.

Future career and study opportunities

This course will equip you with advanced skills and knowledge of childcare. These will be useful in a wide range of workplaces, such as day nurseries, nursery schools, reception classes and pre-schools.

You could also progress further by completing the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship.

Additional costs

As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, you may likely need to pay for travel and stationery. A textbook is highly recommended alongside this course.

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