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The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare is designed for individuals who wish to start their own business as a childminder or set up home-based childcare services. This qualification provides a foundation of knowledge to help you build a successful career in this sector, covering child development, safety, and effective childcare practices. This qualification is developed in collaboration with the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) and is accredited by UK OfQual and delivered 100% online.
The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare is ideal for learners who want to work in home-based childcare settings, including childminding assistants, nannies, and au pairs.
This Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare qualification is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you. Our Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare course can take as little as 4 weeks or up to 6 months, depending on your previous experience and the time you can dedicate to the course. This Level 3 Award is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) whereby you are provided online tutor support to successfully complete your course.
This qualification will be internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by awarding organisation through portfolio of evidence. The assessment takes the form of two written assignments and work products, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor once you start the course.
Portfolios will be submitted in batches of learners twice a year, in February and July, for sampling and certification by the awarding body. Learners are advised to submit their work at least one month in prior to ensure they receive their certification within the respective timeframe.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can progress to higher-level qualifications and further training, including a bachelor's degree in childcare or childhood education. The following qualifications are available for progression:
Awarding Body: NCFE
Qualification Number: 603/3642/0
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There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, the learners must be 16 years or above to enroll in this course.
This is a knowledge-based qualification, and there are no practical requirements.
You will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence, which will include written assignments and work products.
You will be able to:
£299(incl. VAT)
£330(incl. VAT)
£360(incl. VAT)
All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same,
regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline
is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
£344(incl. VAT)
£378(incl. VAT)
£413(incl. VAT)
All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.
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You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Expert Tutor Support
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.
Accredited Certification
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
The NCFE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare is designed for individuals looking to work in home-based childcare settings, enhancing career prospects and providing specialised knowledge in home-based childcare.
There is no specific time frame for completion. Most learners complete it in 4 weeks or up to six months, depending on their pace and availability.
Our courses are OFQUAL-approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called ‘NCFE’. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-
https://find-a-qualification.services.ofqual.gov.uk/organisations/RN5156
No, there are no practical requirements for completing this qualification.
No, you will be assessed through coursework only.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course. You just need to be 16+ years old with a basic level of functional skills.
You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled on the course on our virtual learning environment (VLE).
This is a knowledge-based qualification, and there is no work placement requirement.
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