Qualification 

TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF) V9U

Occupational Profile  

This qualification is suitable for learners who work, or wish to work, with children from birth to 5 years old in a variety of settings.

The qualification prepares learners for employment as Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

It develops the knowledge and skills required to work with children from birth to 5 years together with an understanding of the expected development of children aged 5 to 7 years.

The qualification also provides opportunities for the confirmation of competence for learners working towards Early Years Educator status.

Course Overview and Structure

Learners must achieve 62 credits from the 17 mandatory units including:

• Understand child development Safeguarding and child protection in early years
• Promote the health, safety and welfare of young children
• Support the health, wellbeing and physical care needs of children in early years setting Equality, diversity and inclusion in early years settings
• Support positive behaviour in children
• Support children with additional support needs Plan, lead and evaluate purposeful play activities to support children’s learning and development

Progression & Professional Alignment

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

• TQUK Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management
• TQUK Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management
• TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
• Foundation Degree in Early Years or Early Years Care and Education