Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (New)
This programme prepares you for work in an early years setting.
Academic Year: 2023/24
Course Code: 10969
Campus: Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Sessions
The following sessions are open for application on this course:
Campus & Course Type | Start |
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Full-Time
Downpatrick
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04/09/2023
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Full-Time
Lisburn
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04/09/2023
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Full-Time
Newtownards
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04/09/2023
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Course Overview
This qualification is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children 0-12, however, workplacement will involve working with children no older than 6. All students must have attained a placement with the 0-6 age group before joining this programme. This is a 2 year course.
To achieve this qualification learners need to complete all mandatory units, plus optional units to ensure credits for Diploma fulfilled.
Part time Option: (One year course) The course covers units that will enable students to work unsupervised with children up to the age of 6 in various settings. Students must be working in this field for a minimum of 20 hours a week. This must be a registered setting e.g. nursery, daycare or other early years settings. Child minding is not included. The course consists of mandatory units which are complimented by optional units. This qualification is based on the Skills for Care & Development National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS assessment requirements/strategy and qualification structure(s) are owned by Skills for Care & Development and a minimum credit value of 65 credits. Covers the age range from birth to 6 years old. Requires the learner to spend a minimum of 600 hours in a real work environment and is suitable for different types of learners, including those in full time formal learning, those in part time formal learning and those in full time employment.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
After completing the Extended Diploma you could work as:
- Early Years/Foundation Stage Practitioner
- Special Educational Needs Support Worker
- Nanny/Home-based Child Carer
- Children’s Centre Practitioner or continue onto the FD or degree programmes in this or related areas.
Access NI clearance will need to be processed for each student at a cost of £33
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Terms & Conditions
Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.
We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.
Available Sessions Summary
The following sessions are open for application on this course:
Campus & Course Type | Start |
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Full-Time
Downpatrick
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04/09/2023
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Full-Time
Lisburn
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04/09/2023
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Full-Time
Newtownards
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04/09/2023
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Enquiries Information
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Further Education
If you have just completed your GCSEs, Further Education is most likely the option for you. FE covers qualifications from entry to higher level qualifications such as Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, NVQ, BTEC and Apprenticeships.
Explore Further EducationAvailable Sessions
The following sessions are available to apply for:
Course Type | Title | Campus | Start | Spaces | Fee | |
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FE
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Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Year 1)
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Downpatrick |
04/09/2023
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15 |
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FT
FE
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Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Year 1)
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Lisburn |
04/09/2023
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15 |
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FT
FE
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Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Year 1)
Y10969NF1A Swipe/Scroll
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Newtownards |
04/09/2023
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7 |
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