Student Handbook 2024/25
Children’s Care, Learning & Development (Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma)
NCFE
Early Years
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: NCFE Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma Children’s Care, Learning & DevelopmentCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: NCFE Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma Children’s Care, Learning & DevelopmentCampus: LimavadyType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: NCFE Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma Children’s Care, Learning & DevelopmentCampus: StrabaneType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strabane Strand Road
Course Modules
- Context and principles for the early years sector
- Communication and partnership working
- Safeguarding children
- Keeping children safe, healthy and well
- Support childrens personal care and nutrition
- Supporting childrens development
- Supporting childrens play opportunities and experiences of play
- Contribute to the support of children with disabilities and /or special needs
- Support the learning and development of children with health needs
- Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage
- Enable parents to develop ways of handling relationships and behaviour that contribute to everyday life with children
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include English and Maths or equivalent Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication and Numeracy.or Level 2 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development and Essential Skills Level 2 in both Communication and Numeracy , or Level 2 Diploma / Qualification from another curriculum area as well as the required English and Maths qualifications or equivalent Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication and Numeracy.ROI Requirements
4 OLCs (Grade O5 or above) to include English and Maths or equivalent Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication and Numeracy or Level 2 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development and Essential Skills Level 2 in both Communication and Numeracy or level 2 Diploma / Qualification from another curriculum area as well as the required English and Maths qualifications or equivalent Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication and Numeracy.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
You will be required to undertake work placement in a variety of childcare settings for 2-3 days per week over the 2 years of the course, while working with children 0-5 years 11 months. Enrolment on this course is subject to checks, including a satisfactory Access NI check. As placement is an integral part of your qualification, a self-declaration of current health status is implicit as part of the overall risk assessment process.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - £30-£40
What's Next?
Further Study
In order to progress to L3 Extended Diploma CCLD students MUST have successfully achieved L3 Diploma CCLD as well as GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English eg Essential Skills L2 or OLC Grade 06. Please note in some universities OLC Grade 05 may not be accepted as equivalent to GCSE Grade C. Successful completion of the Extended Diploma for Childrens Care, Learning and Development qualification also provides opportunities to progress into a diverse range of job roles in employment and you may be able to extend your knowledge in other areas of Early Years by: *Progressing to university or *HN in Early Childhood Education and Care *Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies at North West Regional College.Career Prospects
. Learners could progress to the following job roles: • Early Years/Foundation Stage classroom assistant • Childminder • Nursery practitioner • Pre-school worker • Out-of-school childcare worker. With additional study you may progress into higher education or university to further your qualifications in Teaching, Infant Mental Health specialist, Social Work or Psychology.Enquiry
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