In the L3 Single Certificate in Childcare and Education, you will learn about opportunity-rich sectors of employment which include a wide range of important and rewarding professional roles such as: teaching, nursery work and other professionals supporting and working with children. The Childcare and Education Certificate uniquely looks at both childcare settings, the caring role of professionals as well as developing a greater understanding of how children develop. This will allow students to have knowledge that is transferrable to many career pathways as well as future study relating to working with children. It is a subject that can fit alongside a variety of other subjects for students who wish to work with children in the future or have an interest in learning about children’s development.
- 5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English, and ideally, Maths
The course is assessed by four pieces of coursework and two external examinations. You will complete 3 units in the first year working towards the Level 3 Award. Two of the units will be internally assessed coursework followed by 1 scenario-based examination covering both units. In the second year you will complete an additional 3 units and a controlled assessment covering all topics giving you a Level 3 Certificate which is equivalent to one A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF |
In the L3 Single Certificate in Childcare and Education, you will learn about opportunity-rich sectors of employment which include a wide range of important and rewarding professional roles such as: teaching, nursery work and other professionals supporting and working with children. The Childcare and Education Certificate uniquely looks at both childcare settings, the caring role of professionals as well as developing a greater understanding of how children develop. This will allow students to have knowledge that is transferrable to many career pathways as well as future study relating to working with children. It is a subject that can fit alongside a variety of other subjects for students who wish to work with children in the future or have an interest in learning about children’s development.
- 5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English, and ideally, Maths
The course is assessed by four pieces of coursework and two external examinations. You will complete 3 units in the first year working towards the Level 3 Award. Two of the units will be internally assessed coursework followed by 1 scenario-based examination covering both units. In the second year you will complete an additional 3 units and a controlled assessment covering all topics giving you a Level 3 Certificate which is equivalent to one A Level.