Completion of this qualification enables learners to work as a qualified level three childcare worker unsupervised and, in many work settings, in a leadership role.
The qualification prepares learners to progress to:
- Level 4 Professional Practice Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development
- Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development.
Learners may also want to progress to:
- Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Children and Young People)
- Advanced GCE/Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Health and Social Care
Learners must meet additional age and experience related requirements for some leadership roles in this sector.