NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children's Care Learning and Development (Northern Ireland) (603/7477/9)

Qualification code
Purpose

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills needed when working with children. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas in children’s settings, including early years. The qualification then builds on this knowledge and provides extended knowledge and skills to further learners’ understanding and provide a stepping stone into higher education. 

The Level 3 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Northern Ireland) sits within this qualification. Successful achievement of the diploma units will confirm competence in these areas and serve as the required qualification for all new practitioners for registration and regulatory requirements in Northern Ireland. 

 

Grading

The diploma mandatory and optional units are Achieved/Not Yet Achieved.

The final grade will be A* - D. 

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence and externally set and externally assessed extended assessment. Competence in a real work environment must be demonstrated.