The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Online Certificate in Childcare and Education from prepares students for the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator). It gives students theoretical knowledge of children from birth to age seven as well as hands-on experience working with kids from birth to age five.
For information on the UCAS Tariff points awarded for this qualification, please go to the Points/grade calculator.
London College of Professional Studies offers its students a variety of flexible delivery modalities. Blended learning, online learning, remote learning, and in-class learning are all examples of this. The form of study can be chosen by the students based on their preferences and convenience.
NCFE / Cache Ofqual regulated awarding bodies

The programme duration is:
Learners must be at least 16 years old.
Grade C or higher in math and English from the GCSE or equivalent. You must complete a placement in an early-year setting on the English mainland with the assistance of a workplace mentor.
In order to achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education, learners must pass 8
| Unit no. | Unit title | Level | Hours* |
| Unit 1 | Child development from conception to seven years | 3 | 148 |
| Unit 2 | Children’s health and well-being | 3 | 79 |
| Unit 3 | Providing safe environments for children | 3 | 34 |
| Unit 4 | Child health | 3 | 68 |
| Unit 5 | Play and learning | 3 | 69 |
| Unit 6 | Understanding children’s additional needs | 3 | 34 |
| Unit 7 | Observation, assessment, and planning | 3 | 99 |
| Unit 8 | Professional Practice Portfolio 1 | 3 | 94 |
Including job roles (where applicable)
Achieving this qualification will allow students to continue on to the NCFE. The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education (601/3999/7) and NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (601/4000/8) are the next steps for learners who have earned this qualification.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator).
Tutor-marked assignments. Workplace observations.
Learners can progress into various unsupervised job roles in the statutory, voluntary, or private sectors such as (this list is not exhaustive):
| Level | 3 |
| Duration | 10 Months |
| Delivery | Online |
| Accreditation | NCFE / Cache an Ofqual regulated awarding body |
| Option 1 | |
| Classes | 4 to 5 Classes |
| Course fee | £1400 |
| Course Discounted Fee | £1300 |
| Option 2 | |
| Course Fee Instalment Plan | Initial-Deposit £300
07 Monthly instalments of £157 |