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Qualification details

CACHE Level 3 Award in Child Care and Education
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Qualification summary

The CACHE Level 3 Award in Child Care and Education provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of child development and education necessary for working with children in a variety of job roles and settings.

This qualification is based on the current National Occupational Standards for Children’s Care, Learning and Development at Level 3 and reflects the shift in focus to children’s services.

Qualification details

500/1900/4
CACHE - Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/11/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/11/2007
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
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Upon successful completion of the CACHE Level 3 Award in Child Care and Education learners can progress onto the Certificate or Diploma at Level 3.

The CACHE Level 3 Award in Child Care and Education supports lifelong learning.
No specific job occupation
Childminder
Nursery Nurse
Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.5  Child Development and Well Being
120
A/B/C/D/E
Coursework
Learners will have to successfully complete the assessments for units 1 and 2 at E grade or above to achieve the Award.

CACHE carries out annual standards moderation to ensure that the standards of the qualification are maintained.
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To achieve the CACHE Level 3 Award in Child Care and Education learners will need to successfully complete the two Group A mandatory units at E grade or above.
  • A  -  Mandatory
    • D/500/6066 - An introduction to working with children
    • H/500/6067 - Development from conception to age 16 years