VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
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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.
Upon successful completion of the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, learners can progress on to a Foundation Degree or related education programmes; for example nursing, midwifery or teaching.
The CACHE Level 3 Diploma supports life-long learning, gives learners UK-wide employment choices and prepares them to work in a supervised or supervisory capacity.
Learners will have to successfully complete the assessments for Units 1-9 (including Portfolio Tasks for Units 6, 7 and 8) and 3 Optional Units. For Unit 9 learners will have to fulfil the requirements of Practical Evidence Records to show fitness to practice.
- Practical Evidence Records (Pass grade only)
- Professional Development Profiles (Pass grade only)
- Practice Evidence Record Diary (Pass grade only)
Learners will also have to complete two externally assessed assignments; a short answer test and a research task to complete the Diploma.
CACHE carries out annual standards moderation to ensure that the standards of the qualification is maintained.
To achieve the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education learners need to achieve 12 units; 9 Group A mandatory units, plus 3 Group B optional units.
Learners will have to complete the assessments for the Level 3 Certificate and complete each asessment at E grade or above to gain the Diploma.