Overview
The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare has been developed in collaboration with the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY).
This qualification prepares learners to set up a home based childcare setting as a registered childminder. It is also suitable for learners who wish to be employed in home based childcare settings as childminding assistants or other home childcares (eg nannies, au pairs).
UCAS Points
This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
No, as it is a knowledge-only qualification.
Age ranges covered by the qualification.
Birth to 19 years
Delivery Methods
London College of Professional Studies provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in-class learning.
The learners can choose the mode of study for their convenience.
Learners are able to:
- Access All course materials, including online modules and written assignments,
- Gain teacher support.
- Access the LCPS online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal).
- Acquire Assignments Briefing
- Receive excellent quality study notes
- Obtain assignment marking and feedback.
- Gain fully accredited UK courses
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday).
- Gain full support until the completion of the course.
Accreditation
This NCFE, CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare is accredited by Ofqual regulated Awarding body.
Duration
2 months
Course Delivery
• Online / Blended Learning
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 and above.
Module Structure
The NCFE, CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare qualification requires 6 credits to complete the course.
| Mandatory Unit Title | Unit type | Level | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparing to work as a home based childcarer | Knowledge | 3 | 5 |
| Optional Unit Title | |||
| Preparing to set up a home based childcare business | Knowledge | 3 | 1 |
| Exploring the role of the Nanny | Knowledge | 3 | 1 |
Progression
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners have the option to pursue either the Early Years Educator qualifications or the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid.
Assessment
This qualification will be internally assessed. Types of assessment include portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.
Who is it suitable for?
It is suitable for learners who wish to be employed in home based childcare settings as childminding assistants or other home childcarers (eg. nannies, au pairs).
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
The qualification is suitable for learners wishing to work as:
- Registered childminders
- Childminding assistants
- Nannies
- Au pairs
- Other childcarers in home based settings.
