CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

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CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

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Study the CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner and increase your skills when working in an early years environment as well as achieving an internationally recognised qualification with CACHE. This course is perfect for existing practitioners looking to move up in their career towards senior and into management positions. The course is assessed using our online campus for written assignments as well as practical tasks.

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About this Course

Studying for the CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner qualification allows current practitioners to increase their knowledge and skills. With this qualification, students will hold a CACHE regulated Early Years Level 4 qualification which is very well regarded. Throughout the course, students have an attentive tutor at their side and work through both written and practical assessments. 

For further information, go to: http://www.cache.org.uk. Qualification Code 601/8424/3.

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Study Time: 196 hours
Enrolment length: 12 months
Course Format: Online
Entry Requirements: Learners must be 18+ and hold a full Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification.

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner certificate and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Method

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:

  • 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
  • Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
  • Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
  • Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
  • Links to further resources and information available on courses
  • Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
  • Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
  • Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
  • Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

Qualification

The CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner is a knowledge and skills based qualification. You therefore must have a job or voluntary placement in an early years environment in order to complete this course. The course is assessed by both knowledge based written assignments, practical tasks (which are witnessed by a colleague) and a final project.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 4 written assignments, 1 project and 3 practical assignments. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60.

As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!

Course Content

Included in this CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course are the following units:

Unit 1 – Enabling children to learn

  • You will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of the advanced practitioner in the early years.
  • You will be able to understand the statutory framework for the early years.
  • You will be able to show an understanding of how you safeguard children in your setting.
  • You will understand what enabling environments are and how to implement them.
  • You will understand a range of pedagogical approaches and how they can be implemented in your setting.
  • You will be able to understand monitoring and assessment in the early years and how they are used.

Unit 2 – Promoting health and well-being through physical activity and nutrition coordination (PANCo) in the early years

  • You will be able to understand the current framework requirements in relation to physical development and nutrition.
  • You will be able to understand existing research in relation to promoting physical development and healthy eating.
  • You will be able to understand working in partnership in relation to physical development and healthy eating.
  • You will be able to understand well-being programmes in early years settings.

Unit 3 – Working with others to support children with additional needs, including Special Education Needs and Disability

  • You will be able to understand current frameworks for inclusive practice.
  • You will be able to understand provisions related to children’s additional needs.
  • You will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).
  • You will be able to understand a range of factors that can affect a family who cares for a child with special educational needs or disabilities.
  • You will be able to understand your own setting’s policies and procedures to support children with special educational needs or disabilities.

Unit 4 – Working with families and other professionals in early years settings

  • You will be able to understand the different pressures families face.
  • You will be able to understand how to overcome any barriers in relation to partnership working.
  • You will be able to understand the diverse needs of families and how they are addressed.
  • You will be able to understand how to maintain a partnership.
  • You will be able to understand a range of strategies in relation to partnership working.

Unit 5 – Implementing change in an early years setting incorporating a small-scale research project

  • You will be able to understand the use and purpose of research.
  • Plan a research project.
  • Understand how to present findings to others.

Support

The most important tool that on this CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course for students is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with indepth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

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CACHE Certification

This qualification comes with Cache certification included at no additional cost. Cache are the UK’s leading awarding body in the care and education sectors and are work-renowned for the work which they do. Their courses are seen as an industry standard and many employers specifically request Cache certification when recruiting new people into a role.

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The Online Learning College are a Cache international centre and we work closely with subject specialists at the awarding body to create the best possible content for all of our qualifications. Since 1945, Cache have been working within the education and care sectors and have amassed a high amount of expertise and recognition for their work both at home and overseas.

You can read more about Cache by visiting their website.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner Course regulated?

Yes this course is fully regulated through Ofqual which means it is recognised by all employers and linked to national standards. The course has qualification number 601/8424/3 and a total qualification time of 196 hours. CACHE are one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK and are now part of the NCFE brand. They have historically worked only in the education and care sectors and CACHE courses are seen as the leading brand for qualifications in care. This means that employers recognised these qualifications and they lead to a higher chance of employment.

Can I run a day nursery after doing this course?

Yes you can. The course is a Level 4 in Childcare which is very highly recognised and anyone in a leadership role in childcare would benefit from completing this qualification.

What is included in the cost of the CACHE Level 4 Early Years Advanced Practitioner course?

The cost of this course includes everything needed to pass. Your lessons, tutor support and certification costs are all included in the price with no additional costs at any stage. Should you wish to buy paper versions of the course materials you can do so on the checkout for £35 extra but this is optional.

What entry requirements are there for this course?

There are no entry requirements for this course at all. Anyone can study for this certification and there is no need to have any prior knowledge or experience.

How long do I have to study?

This Early Years Advanced Practitioner course has an enrolment length of 12 months included from the date you enrol. This is plenty of time to complete the assignments but you can purchase additional time for £60 per month should you need longer to finish the assignments.

Do I have to sit an exam?

No, there are no exams on this course. Everything is assessed through coursework which you can submit at any time within the enrolment length. The coursework is split into written assignments, practical assessments and a project.

Am I assigned a tutor for this course?

Yes – all students are assigned to a personal tutor who will be in charge of your tuition. The same tutor marks all of your work as well as being available to answer any questions you may have throughout your enrolment period.

Do I need to be working to do the CACHE Level 4 Early Years Advanced Practitioner?

Yes, you do need a work placement. This placement can be paid or voluntary. The placement will allow you to complete the practical aspects of the course which requires you to undertake certain activities and have a colleague sign a witness testimony to verify completion.

Can I speak to someone before I enrol?

Of course. Our helpful course advisors are on hand from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact us on our online chat or by calling 0800 772 0887 to discuss this course.

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