Education and Childcare: Early Years Educator T Level Level 3
T Level
This T Level course will provide you 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.
Share:
Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 2 years
Start date - September - June
Where -
2 Locations
Huddersfield Centre
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Course Overview
On this course, you will cover themes that are relevant to the education and childcare industry to prepare you for a future career in early years education or childcare. Whilst on your two-year course, you will develop an understanding of the education and childcare sector from ages 0 to 19.
Your industry placement will consist of a minimum of 750 hours of work during your two years of studies and you will be supported in finding your placement. You may either be working on your own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by the government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.
You will learn how to develop relationships with children to facilitate their development, the importance of safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing for children. You will also learn how to plan, provide and review care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress and develop as they grow. You will study the importance of working in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development.
The course will provide you with real-life practices to use in future roles, such as supporting and promoting children’s play, development and early education. You will be able to practice your activity plans and demonstrate your skills and knowledge in preparation for observation in setting in our new nursery room areas within college.
On this course, you will cover themes that are relevant to the education and childcare industry to prepare you for a future career in early years education or childcare. Whilst on your two-year course, you will develop an understanding of the education and childcare sector from ages 0 to 19.
You will learn how to develop relationships with children to facilitate their development, the importance of safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing for children. You will also learn how to plan, provide and review care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress and develop as they grow. You will study the importance of working in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development.
Your industry placement will consist of a minimum of 750 hours of work during your two years of studies and you will be supported in finding your placement. You may either be working on your own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by the government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.
The course will provide you with real-life practices to use in future roles, such as supporting and promoting children’s play, development and early education. You will be able to practice your activity plans and demonstrate your skills and knowledge in preparation for observation in setting in our new nursery room areas within college.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs with the following grades: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths. You will also need to have a DBS check.
Foundation Degree
Higher Education
Higher Education
You can progress to employment as an Early Years Educator or full-time employment in the early years and education sector.
You will be continually assessed through written assignments, presentations and a range of other formative and summative assessment methods. You will undertake two external examinations and an employer set project. You will also be assessed throughout your placement by a workplace assessor.
Why work in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry?
Employment in Health, Social and Child Care Services roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry
Considered a career in the Health, Social & Child Care?
If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.
We support all our Students
From support with your learning, exams and finance right through to
advice on future employment and careers. We support all our
students through their educational journey.
Case Studies
A.Name
Course title / level
Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam id dolor id nibh ultricies vehicula ut id elit. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor. Maecenas sed diam eget risus varius blandit sit amet non magna. Donec ullamcorper nulla non metus auctor fringilla.
A.Name
Course title / level
eeeDonec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam id dolor id nibh ultricies vehicula ut id elit. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor. Maecenas sed diam eget risus varius blandit sit amet non magna. Donec ullamcorper nulla non metus auctor fringilla.
You are at the heart of Kirkless College
Play Video
Crass mattis consectetur purus sit amet fermentum. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor.
Play Video
Crass mattis consectetur purus sit amet fermentum. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor.
Play Video
Crass mattis consectetur purus sit amet fermentum. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor.
