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View Qualification : EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years

Qualification
Qualification Number
100/1279/5
Title
EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
Vocationally-Related Qualification
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
01-Sep-2002
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2002
Operational End Date
31-Aug-2007
Certification End Date
31-Aug-2010
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
No
Offered In Northern Ireland
No
Assessment Language In English
No
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
1.5 Child Development and Well-Being
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
1080
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
1080
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
1080
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Assessment Methods
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
Candidates must complete all units in Group A, plus seven specialist units from Group B.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Hybrid Group
R
Label
R
Name
Root
Group Requirements
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Hybrid Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory Units
Group Requirements
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Legacy Linked Unit
Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Early Years Work
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Early Years Work
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Equality, Diversity and Rights in Early Years Work
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Equality, Diversity and Rights in Early Years Work
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Protection of Children
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Protection of Children
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Professional Practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Professional Practice
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Learning in the Early Years
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Learning in the Early Years
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Child Care Practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Child Care Practice
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Human Growth and Development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Human Growth and Development
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Child Health
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Child Health
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Research Methodolgy for the Early Years
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Research Methodolgy for the Early Years
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Observation of Children
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Observation of Children
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Hybrid Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional Units
Group Requirements
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Legacy Linked Unit
Play and Learning Activities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Play and Learning Activities
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Sociology for the Early Years
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Sociology for the Early Years
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Developmental Psychology
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Developmental Psychology
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Social Policy and its Impact on the Early Years
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Social Policy and its Impact on the Early Years
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Biological Sciences for the Early Years Practitioner
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Biological Sciences for the Early Years Practitioner
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Physical Sciences for the Early Years Practitioner
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Physical Sciences for the Early Years Practitioner
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Design and Technology for the Early Years Practitioner
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Design and Technology for the Early Years Practitioner
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Environmental Studies for the Early Years Practitioner
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Environmental Studies for the Early Years Practitioner
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Modern Beliefs and Religions
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Modern Beliefs and Religions
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Managing the Early Years Service
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Managing the Early Years Service
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Children with Special Needs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Children with Special Needs
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Physical Activities for Children
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Physical Activities for Children
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Early Years Project
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Early Years Project
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Using Specialist Communication Skills in Early years
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Using Specialist Communication Skills in Early years
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Supporting Literacy Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Supporting Literacy Skills
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Supporting Numeracy Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Supporting Numeracy Skills
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Managing Chidren's Behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Managing Chidren's Behaviour
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Complementary Therapies for the Early Years
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Complementary Therapies for the Early Years
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Legacy Linked Unit
Diet and Nutrition for the Early Years
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Diet and Nutrition for the Early Years
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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