Qualifi · Level 3
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care
The Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care prepares learners to support children’s learning, development, health, and wellbeing in early childhood settings. Learners build skills in safeguarding, play-based learning, communication, and inclusive practice. Graduates can work as early years assistants, childcare practitioners, or nursery support staff, and progress to higher education and teaching pathways.
Duration
6 months
Credits
60 credits
Assessment
Assignment based
Modules
15
Programme overview
Build knowledge for your next academic or career move
The Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care prepares learners to support children’s learning, development, health, and wellbeing in early childhood settings. Learners build skills in safeguarding, play-based learning, communication, and inclusive practice. Graduates can work as early years assistants, childcare practitioners, or nursery support staff, and progress to higher education and teaching pathways.
Entry requirements
Who can apply
What you will study
Programme modules
Supporting healthy lifestyles for children through food, nutrition and exercise
Supporting physical care routines for children and for unwell children
Promoting children’s emotional well-being, social and emotional development
Understanding the needs of the mother and baby pre-conception, during pregnancy and the first year of life
The role of the Early Years practitioner
Legislation relating to Early Years practice
Working in partnership
Supporting children through play in Early Years
Developing the literacy, mathematical and communication skills of children
Understand the needs of the child in preparing for school
Understanding children’s cognitive development
Promoting the physical development of children
Supporting children with additional needs
Using studies and tools to promote the development of children
Professional development for Early Years Educators
Fees and instalments
Payment information
Total programme fee
LKR 185,000
Initial payment
LKR 85,000
Instalment 1LKR 20,000
Instalment 2LKR 20,000
Instalment 3LKR 20,000
Instalment 4LKR 20,000
Instalment 5LKR 20,000
Fee effective date: To be confirmed. All amounts must be confirmed before the page is published.