VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
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.
Upon successful completion of the CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Child Care and Education learners can progress onto the Diploma at Level 3.
The CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Child Care and Education supports lifelong learning.
Learners will have to successfully complete the assessments for units 1-5 at E grade or above to achieve the Certificate.
Learners will have to complete the unit Assessment Tasks and a short answer test based on a case study.
CACHE carries out annual standards moderation to ensure that the standards of the qualification are maintained.
To achieve the CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Children's Care and Education learners need to achieve the five Group A mandatory units at E grade or above.