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Education and Early Years T Level Technical Qualification

Course Code: P00665

Level: Level 3

Study mode: Full Time

Duration: 2 years

Course Code: P00665

Level: Level 3

Study mode: Full Time

Duration: 2 years

The CACHE Level 3 Technical Qualification in Education & Childcare will provide learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training or study in the Education and Childcare sector. There are two occupational specialisms within the qualification, Assisting Teaching, which will consist of classroom-based and practical learning. This will be a pathway to Primary Teaching, in Key Stage One and Two. The second option is the Early years Educator route, which will give successful learners Licence to Practice.

Equivalent to 3 A Levels, the course meets industry requirements and offers a mixture of classroom learning and industry placement.

Course content

The programme will involve:

A core set of underpinning knowledge, concepts and skills tailored for the industry and occupation of choice, such as Safeguarding, Observing and Planning for Children’s Development and the Importance of Play

Industry and occupational specific content. Specialist content will ensure students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enter employment

An industry placement with an employer focused on developing the practical and technical skills required for the occupation.

Assisting Teaching – minimum of 315 hours
Early Years Educator – minimum of 750 hours

What do I need?

Assisting Teaching Pathway – 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and Science

Early Years Educator Pathway – 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Maths and English. Grade 4 in Science is recommended.

How will I be assessed?

Core knowledge and skills (concepts, theories and principles relevant to chosen industrial T Level) are assessed through an external examination and an employer set project. Occupational specialism (skills and behaviours required and demonstrated in placement to achieve threshold competence in an occupational specialism) assessed synoptically through practical assignments.

Where can it take me?

T Levels provide several progression options. These include, skilled employment, an apprenticeship and higher education. UCAS points will only be allocated to the overall T Level Grade. Students must achieve at least an overall Pass Grade to receive UCAS points.

An apprenticeship could also be considered.

Completing the qualification can lead to numerous roles, including Early Years Practitioner and Teaching Assistant, depending on the occupational specialism chosen.

Additional information

We expect the total time for a T Level to be around 1,800 hours over the 2 years, including the industry placement. This is a significant increase on most current technical education courses. This is a significant increase on most current technical education courses.

Contact

Curriculum Director: Katie Skett

Email: kskett@halesowen.ac.uk

Course Code: P00665

Level: Level 3

Study mode: Full Time

Duration: 2 years

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