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Education and Childcare T Level
Level 3
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Looking to build a career working with young children? If you want to combine the essential theory with hands-on work experience in childcare settings, this course is ideal. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become an Early Years Educator, supporting the growth and development of children from birth to 19 years. Combining academic study with 750 hours of work experience in two different settings, this T Level prepares you for your next steps, whether that’s higher education or employment.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll gain the essential skills and knowledge you need to thrive as an early years professional. You’ll learn how to observe children, provide and review their care needs, and create age-appropriate learning activities. Expect to explore key areas, like supporting play and education, health and wellbeing, and safeguarding practices. You’ll also learn how to assess children's learning and development and work in partnership with parents and other professionals.
You’ll study:
- Planning and providing effective education for children
- Child development from birth to 19 years
- Health, well-being, and safety
- Safeguarding
- Curriculum frameworks
- Supporting children with additional needs (SEND)
- Professional development
- Working with colleagues, parents and other professionals
Highlights
You can look forward to:
- Extensive work placements that bring your knowledge to life in an early years setting
- Learning up-to-date skills in a real childcare setting
- Practical advice and insightful guest talks from early years professionals
- Training in a mock nursery where you can apply theory to practical experience
- Learning from expert lecturers who’ve worked in early years settings
Assessment
You’ll be assessed through a combination of examinations and an Employer Based Project in the first year. In the second year you’ll be assessed through an Occupational Specialism Component. Throughout your two years you will also be assessed on your competencies within your work placement/nursery setting.
Anything else?
There is an expectation to complete placement hours on this course so you will need to provide evidence for a DBS check.
We also promote the development of additional wider skills such as communication and resilience through our Which Three Skills programme.
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Typical Entry Criteria
· Five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 and above including:
o GCSE English Language at Grade 4 and above or GCSE Maths at Grade 4 and above
o Four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 and above
Age Criteria: Under 19
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
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The general progression route for our Education and Childcare (Level 3) T Level programme is:
Higher Education or Apprenticeship or employment in industry.
Shortlist and Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
Careers in the health, social care and early years industries are challenging but immensely rewarding, enabling you to make life-changing differences for the people and children you work with.
Health and Social Care
We offer support of teaching staff with industry experience, coupled with a fantastic set of facilities, including a full-sized training ward, and excellent placement and volunteering opportunities to build your skills and expertise.
Early Years
These courses focus on a range of key areas such as education, the care of young children, and physical health and emotional development. We are proud of our employer partnership with Tinies Nurseries, and our excellent progression opportunities too.
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