Specification/Examination Board: Pearson/Edexcel
Course Overview
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning and Development (CPLD) provides a broad basis of study of the early years sector and is equivalent in size to one A Level.
This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. There is one written examination and one three-hour case study supervised assessment task to be completed alongside 2 internally assessed assignment type units where teachers mark coursework. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U).
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in CPLD qualification is awarded at the grade range Pass to Distinction*
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
Work Placement Requirements
50 hours – at least one setting, with children from birth to 7 years 11 months
Career Opportunities
Nursery assistant, nursery nurse, nursery manager, pre-school early years co-ordinator, classroom assistant, health visitor assistant, early years teacher, early years assistant, primary teacher.
Entry requirements for BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development
Grade B or above in CCEA GCSE Child Development
Or
Grade B or above in GCSE Psychology
