Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator

Overview

The NQual Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator is an Ofqual‑regulated qualification for training providers to deliver, designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to work effectively with young children in a variety of early years settings. Learners who achieve this qualification will become competent Early Years Educators who can provide high-quality care and education for children from birth to 5 years old, with an understanding of children aged 5-7. This qualification provides a thorough understanding of child development, including physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.

This qualification is developed using the Department for Education level 3 criteria for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is approved by the Department for Education. This means that the qualification meets the minimum knowledge, understanding and skills that a Level 3 Early Years Educator needs to demonstrate to be qualified to support young children from birth to 5 years old. Learners that achieve this qualification can be included in the EYFS staff to child ratios at Level 3.

This qualification is awarded by NQual, an Ofqual‑regulated Awarding Organisation, and is available to approved centres.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for The NQual Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator qualification are:

• Minimum age 16+

There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.

Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 60.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 480.

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing independent study.

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 600.

Delivery Options for Training Providers

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.