Advanced Practitioner L4
Description
The NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the early years workforce at Level 3. This qualification will embrace the wealth of experience of the Level 3 early years workforce, and challenge learners in both their daily practice and theoretical understanding.
Upon achievement of the qualification, learners will be equipped as an advanced practitioner. The advanced practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the early years workforce.
The qualification covers a range of early years topics at Level 4, including enabling children to learn, working with families and other professionals and implementing change, as well as specialist areas such as physical activity and nutrition and special educational needs.
Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities.
What Qualification / level is this course
NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner
(601/8424/3)
Introducing the qualification
The NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the early years workforce at Level 3. This qualification will embrace the wealth of experience of the Level 3 early years workforce, and challenge learners in both their daily practice and theoretical understanding.
Upon achievement of the qualification, learners will be equipped as an advanced practitioner. The advanced practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the early years workforce.
The qualification covers a range of early years topics at Level 4, including enabling children to learn, working with families and other professionals and implementing change, as well as specialist areas such as physical activity and nutrition and special educational needs.
Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities.
Duration
There will be an expectation for candidates to achieve ‘The Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner’ within 12 months.
Assessment
This qualification will be assessed using a portfolio of evidence.
Entry requirements
Learners must be 18+ and hold a full Level 3 early years/childcare qualification.
Qualification structure
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 5 mandatory units.
Delivery methods
An assessor will be assigned to support the learner through the qualification. There will be online workshop sessions once a month and tutorials to support the learner to develop the knowledge and understanding to build their portfolio.
Cost
£1,087.20. Funding options may be available, and these will be discussed on application.
Further information, please contact:
Jeanette Hodgson, Curriculum Lead, Education and Early Years
Email: jeanette.hodgson@essex.gov.uk