Level 3 Diplomas

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Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
A GUIDE TO THE QUALIFICATION

The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators.

Duration: 12-18 Months
Delivery: Blended classroom and online learning Available
Units:

In order to achieve the Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce learners must achieve all 23 mandatory units

The units are structured around the four themes:

  • Theme 1: Health and well-being
  • Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practice
  • Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness
  • Theme 4: Professional development

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Placement:

It is recommended that learners complete 350 hours in placement.

Progression:

Learners can progress to the Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner or other higher level early years qualifications.

Job roles include:

  • practitioner in day nurseries
  • practitioner in Nursery schools
  • practitioner in reception classes in primary schools
  • pre-school worker.

Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (Apprenticeship)
A GUIDE TO THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is designed for learners who are working, or would like to work in a business administration role within any sector or industry. It is ideal for those who are new to the role or who have been working at that level for a short period of time.

The qualification aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills they need to operate as a successful business administrator, in addition to that it confirms competence of those already fulfilling a business administration role.

Duration: 18 Months
Delivery: Blended classroom and online learning Available
Units:

This course allows learners to develop skills in a range of areas relevant to business administration roles such as communication, presentation skills and providing administrative support.

In other to be awarded the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, learners must achieve a minimum of 58 credits.

  • 27 credits from the mandatory units in Group A
  • A minimum of 13 credits from Group B
  • the remaining credits can be taken from either Group B, C or D – however a maximum of 10 credits from Group C and a maximum of 8 credits from Group D can count towards overall achievement.

A minimum of 40 credits must be achieved at level 3 or above.

Mandatory Units Group A:
  • Principles of business (10 credits)
  • Principles of business communication and information (4 credits)
  • Communicate in a business environment (4 credits)
  • Principles of administration (6 credits)
  • Manage personal and professional development (3 credits

All other units from Group B, C, AND D can be found on the NCFE website: Qualification Number (601/3965/1)

Progression:

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

  • NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration
  • NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service
  • NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service
  • NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Management

Level Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge (Apprenticeship)
A GUIDE TO THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is designed for learners who are working as a team leader/supervisor with operational/project responsibilities, or responsibility for managing a team. The purpose of the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge is to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to work as a team leader/supervisor.

Duration: 12-18 Months
Delivery: Blended classroom and online learning Available
Units: To be awarded the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge, learners are required to successfully complete 9 mandatory units listed below.
  • Leading People
  • Communication
  • Managing People
  • Building relationships
  • Operating management
  • Project Management
  • Managing finance
  • Self-awareness and continuous development
  • Decision Making
Progression:

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to

  • NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management
  • NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management
  • NCFE Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership
  • NCFE Level 5 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge
  • NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration
  • NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service
  • Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship.