NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare

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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award In Preparing To Work In Home Based Childcare

 

Overview

The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare has been developed in collaboration with the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY).

This qualification prepares learners to set up a home based childcare setting as a registered childminder. It is also suitable for learners who wish to be employed in home based childcare settings as childminding assistants or other home childcares (eg nannies, au pairs).

UCAS Points

This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.

Do you need to be working to take the qualification?

No, as it is a knowledge-only qualification.

Age ranges covered by the qualification.

Birth to 19 years

Delivery Methods

Apex Professional College provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in-class learning.

The learners can choose the mode of study for their convenience.

Learners are able to:

  • Access All course materials, including online modules and written assignments,
  • Gain teacher support.
  • Access the Apex professional college online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal).
  • Acquire Assignments Briefing
  • Receive excellent quality study notes
  • Obtain assignment marking and feedback.
  • Gain fully accredited UK courses
  • Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday).
  • Gain full support until the completion of the course.

Accreditation

This NCFE, CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare is accredited by Ofqual regulated Awarding body.

 

Duration

2 months

Course Delivery

• Online / Blended Learning

Entry Requirements

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 and above.

Module Structure

The NCFE, CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare qualification requires 6 credits to complete the course.

 

                                                    Mandatory Unit Title
Unit type
Level
Credit
Preparing to work as a home based childcarerKnowledge35
                                                        Optional Unit Title
Preparing to set up a home based childcare businessKnowledge31
Exploring the role of the NannyKnowledge31

Progression

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners have the option to pursue either the Early Years Educator qualifications or the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid.

Assessment

This qualification will be internally assessed. Types of assessment include portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.

Who is it suitable for?

It is suitable for learners who wish to be employed in home based childcare settings as childminding assistants or other home childcarers (eg. nannies, au pairs).

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

The qualification is suitable for learners wishing to work as:

  • Registered childminders
  • Childminding assistants
  • Nannies
  • Au pairs
  • Other childcarers in home based settings.

 

Payment Plan

 

Option 1: Full Payment
Single Payment£600
Option 2: Instalment Plan
Instalment Plan£300 Initial Deposit
 1 Monthly Instalments of £300