Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare (RQF)

• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: NCFE CACHE
• Credit Value: 6
• GLH: 50
• TQT: 60
• Qualification Level: 3
• Qualification Number: 603/3642/0
• UCAS Points: 8

• Design age-appropriate activities and environments.
• Identify and implement safety protocols and procedures for home-based childcare settings.
• Apply strategies for managing behaviour and supporting individual needs of children.
• Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements in home-based childcare.
• Develop skills for effective communication with parents and guardians to support children’s development.
• Implement health and hygiene practices to prevent illness and promote overall well-being.

• Registered Childminders
• Childminding assistants
• Home child carers
• Nannies
• Au pairs

With this Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare you can embark on a fulfilling career as a home-based childcare provider, where you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the early experiences and development of young children. For those interested in expanding their career further, the qualification serves as a solid foundation for pursuing additional certifications and training. The knowledge gained from this course also beneficial, if you’re looking to start your own home-based childcare business.

Here are some career prospects you can explore, once you’ve achieved the Level 3 Award.

• Registered Childminder
• Childminding Assistant
• Home Child carer
• Nanny
• Au Pair

• Learners over the age of 16 years are eligible to enrol for the course.
• It is recommended learners have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Intermediate ability in written and spoken English.
• This is a knowledge-only qualification; no placement in a real work environment is required.

• This course can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 2-4 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing unlimited support for 12 months.
• The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare requires approximately 50 guided study hours. This figure is an estimate and depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how quickly you grasp the teaching, learning concepts, and course materials.

• Written Assignments: You must complete written assignments, which will be evaluated by a qualified assessor. Through these assignments you will demonstrate your understanding and ability to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
• Feedback and Guidance: These assignments are marked internally. You will receive detailed, constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor to help you improve and succeed.
• Assessor Support: You will have support from assessors available via telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chats, ensuring that you have access to help whenever you need it.

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A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:

• Step 01: Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner
• Step 02: Level 4 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Step 03: Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies or Child Development
• Step 04: Bachelor’s Degree in Childcare, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or Psychology
• Step 05: Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Studies or Special Education Needs

Additional qualifications you can progress to:

• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
• Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

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