Level 3 T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Childcare

About this course

T Level in education and childcare will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding in a broad range of topics such as child development, safeguarding and special educational needs, as well as learning about the role of families and support agencies.  It’s a diverse and fascinating subject, and you’ll be able to delve into the specifics of social interaction, how language is acquired and understanding behaviour.  You’ll also build your skills in becoming a reflective practitioner with an understanding of the broader context of education.

You’ll then be able to choose a specialism, which is designed to support your interests and ambitions to progress in a specific area. This is where you can get deeper into your chosen subject, developing and practising the skills needed for an occupation.

What will the course involve?

Modules can include:

• Child Development - ages 0 to 19
• Supporting Education 
• Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Wellbeing 
• Understanding and Managing Behaviour 
• Observation and Assessment
• Equality and Diversity 
• Special Educational Needs and Disability 
• English as an Additional Language 
• Working with Others Including Parents, Carers, Wider Families and External Agencies and Services
• Reflective Practice and Professional Development

Industry placements are a mandatory part of the T Level qualification, and you will complete a minimum of 750 hours in a placement for the Early Years Educator specialism and 315 for those learners selecting the Assisting Teaching specialism.

What qualifications will I need?

To qualify for this course, you will need a minimum of: 4 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (including English, maths and a science) or a Level 2 T Level in Education and Childcare. You will also need a Disclosure and Barring Service check when you start the course.

How much will the course cost?