Assessment of Level 3 Units
Units 1-8 plus 3 optional units Assessment tasks: in the form of assignments and portfolios
Unit 9
Practical Evidence Records and Diary and Professional Development Profiles.
External Assessments A short answer examination paper A research task of 5,000 words
Childcare is an exciting subject that can lead to many diverse jobs in the future.
Progression Routes
CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People’s Workforce Continue to:
the CACHE Level 3 qualification if the student passes GMS test for entry to Level 3
seek employment, and then train through the employers Level 3 programme
CACHE Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Childcare and Education
Continue to:
University (e.g. Teaching; Nursing; Child Psychology; Social work) Private Nannying A teacher assistant role in a Primary school
OR seek Nursery employment and complete:
CACHE NVQ Level 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
Certificate in Professional Development in Work with Children and Young People (optional units from Level 3 Replacement DCE).
Level 4 Certificate in Managing Quality Standards in Children’s services.
Sector Endorsed Foundation Degrees (experience needed). New Senior Practitioner Status (experience needed).
Employment for Childcare & Education Workers
CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People’s Workforce Nursery Assistants Crèche employees Child Minders* Teachers Assistant Holiday Company Employee (supervised).
CACHE Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Childcare and Education Nursery Assistants Crèche employees Child Minders* Teachers Assistant Teaching* Nursing* Social Work* Child Psychologist* Holiday company employee (team leader/supervisor) e.g. within a children’s club at a Ski resort; Mediterranean holiday resort; cruise ship. Private Nanny
*Require further education, degree and specialist training. 59
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