NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector
(Early Years Educator)

Love working with children? Transform lives with a qualification in Early Childhood Education. Get qualified with Malaysia’s first and only NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector to work with children from 0-7 years old. Earn this internationally recognised diploma through hybrid learning in just 11-months including student placements with our early learning centre partners.

11 Months

DIPLOMA DURATION

RM18,050

PROGRAMME FEES

July 2026

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AWARDED BY

NCFE CACHE

UK accreditation, internationally recognised

HYBRID LEARNING

Online and face-to-face classes

6 Eluma learning environments

PATHWAYS TO

Malaysia & overseas

Career opportunities or further studies

INCLUDES

Student placement

With our partners

ACCREDITATION

Globally Recognised Accreditation

We are proud to collaborate with NCFE (Northern Council for Further Education), one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations, to offer world-class qualifications designed to meet global education and industry standards. Through this partnership, we deliver NCFE-accredited programmes that combine international quality with Malaysian relevance, empowering learners with skills, knowledge, and certification recognised by employers and institutions worldwide.

Highlights of our NCFE qualifications:

UK-accredited certification recognised internationally
Industry-aligned curriculum ensuring job-ready competencies
Flexible learning pathways designed for working adults and school leavers
Progression opportunities to higher qualifications and universities in the UK and beyond

PROGRAMME

What you will study

Gain the core knowledge and skills needed for a career in early childhood education.

Introduction to the role of the early years educator
Holistic child development
Children with special educational needs and disabilities
Effective communication in an early years setting
Safeguarding and welfare requirements
Health, wellbeing and safety

How you will study

Our hybrid learning environments ensure that learning is always dynamic and never boring.

Eluma Classroom – Face to face learning
Eluma Space – Online learning with virtual lessons
Eluma Skills – Student placement with our partners
Eluma SDT – Study drop-in support session
Eluma Mastery Class – Extend knowledge and skills
Eluma Workshop – Practical early childhood experience

Our partners

Student placement is guaranteed with our partners, some of the most established early childhood centres in Malaysia.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Where this diploma takes you

Our graduates begin careers in early learning and childcare centres, kindergartens, schools. It opens the door to further studies for diplomas and degrees that grow into leadership and management roles in early years education.

Qualified to work as

Early Years Educator

Lead learning and development in early years settings, from newborn to seven years old.

Playworker

Create and facilitate play-based learning environments that nurture creativity and social skills.

Teaching Assisstant

Support classroom teachers and help children thrive in early stage education settings.

SENCo

Special Educational Needs Coordinator – supporting children with additional learning needs.

ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS

Enrolment

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Academic Qualification (SPM / O-Level / IGCSE with a minimum of 3 credits, including English; or other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission.

Supporting documents

For a smooth enrolment process, please provide the following documents:

Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
Copy of NRIC or passport
Proof of address

TESTIMONIALS

What our learners say

Supportive and encouraging learning environment! The program is practical, engaging, and not just focused on theory. The assessors are approachable and supportive. I enjoy learning here and would recommend to anyone interested in early years education!

Great experience with Eluma Education throughout my ELC journey. A supportive and inspiring environment for anyone growing into the education field. Thank you for the valuable learning experience and guidance!

Inclusive and supportive environment.

The accessors very good, nice environment and I have good experiences here!

ABOUT US

Learn more about us

Eluma Education is a learning centre offering internationally-recognised accreditation in early years education and elderly care. Our programmes are uniquely structured to ensure our learners graduate with a high degree of employability and every chance of success. Equipped with academic qualifications and skills developed from hands-on learning, a rewarding future awaits, anywhere in the world you choose.

Contact details

Eluma Education

B201, Phileo Damansara 2, Jalan 16/11, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours

Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm

We are closed on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays

hello@eluma.edu.my

Phone

+60 11-2546 7480

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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)