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Duration: 12-16 weeks
Credits: 6
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £450* (+0% VAT)
*VAT applicable in the UK only

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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online.
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Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
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Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
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Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
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Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
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Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.
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Overview

The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare has been developed in collaboration with the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY). This qualification prepares learners to set up a home based childcare setting as a registered childminder. In order to achieve the Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare, learners must achieve 6 credits in total. 5 credits from mandatory Unit 1 and a minimum of 1 credit from the units in the optional group. This qualification requires 6 credits for completion. This qualification has been developed for completion at the learner's own pace and at Tutor discretion.
Who is it suitable for?
It is suitable for learners who wish to be employed in home based childcare settings as childminding assistants or other home childcarers (eg. nannies, au pairs).

Modules

Preparing to Work as a Home Based Childcarer (H/506/4745)
Optional Units (choose one)
Preparing to Set Up a Home Based Childcare Business (K/506/4746)
Exploring the Role of the Nanny (D/617/2467)

Entry Requirements

Learners should be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.

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Progressions

You can progress to the following qualification for further studies
NCFE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education (EYE)
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education (EYE)
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
OTHM Level 4 / 5 Diploma Early Childhood Education

Certification

The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work In Home Based Childcare is awarded by NCFE – Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 8465520) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for NCFE qualifications.

Key Facts

Qualification number: 603/3642/0
Level: RQF Level 3
Awarding Organisation: NCFE
Duration: 2-3 months
Assessment: Assignments

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