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CACHE Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Child Care & Education

CACHE Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Child Care & Education
Summary

The CACHE Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Child Care and Education provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of child development and education necessary for working with children in a variety of job roles and settings.

These qualifications are based on the current National Occupational Standards for Children's Care, Learning and Development at Level 3 and reflect the shift in focus to children's services.

Tariff entry

The Diploma was first considered for UCAS Tariff points in February 2003, with the Award and Certificate considered for the first time in June 2009. The structure of the qualifications have changed with achievement now reported at single grades.

The following points come into effect for entry to higher education from 2010 onwards.

Expert Group report (PDF)
Learning hours 120 360 1009
UCAS Tariff points Award Certificate Diploma
A
B
C
D
E
30
25
20
15
10
A
B
C
D
E
110
90
70
55
35
A
B
C
D
E
360
300
240
180
120
Qualification sector 01 Health, Public Services and Care
01.5 Child Development and Well Being
Awarding organisation www.cache.org.uk
Further information

For further information, visit the Register of Regulated Qualifications website: Level 3 Award in Child Care and Education
Level 3 Certficate in Child Care and Education
Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education