Courses & Qualifications
Level 3 Playwork
This qualification is aimed at those learners already working in a play setting such as pre-school, nursery, wrap around care, playgroups, schools, youth settings and community clubs and wish to progress to, a senior role in playwork settings for their career development.
The purpose of the qualification is to develop the learner’s skills, knowledge, and understanding of the principles of playwork, including safeguarding and promoting positive relationships. The qualification will also cover playwork values, the importance of play, and playwork in children’s and young people’s lives.
Qualification Structure
Learners must achieve 46 credits from the 13 mandatory units and a minimum of 19 credits from the 11 optional units totaling 65 credits.
Learner Entry Requirements
Learners must be 16+
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, but practical elements will be assessed on the course.
There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2
Progression Routes
This qualification provides progression onto:
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 3 PE and School Sport Coaching
Level 3 Learning and Development
Level 4 Certificate in Education
Level 4 Leadership and Management
Assessment
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
Project/Professional Discussion
Portfolio of evidence / Assignment
Mandatory
|
Unit Title |
Level |
Assessment Type |
Credit |
|
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People |
3 |
Project/Professional Discussion |
3 |
|
Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People |
3 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
3 |
|
Understand Children and Young People’s Self-Directed Play |
3 |
Project / Assignment |
5 |
|
Understand Relationships in the Play Environment |
3 |
Coursework/ Professional Discussion
|
3 |
|
Understand Health, Safety and Security in the Play Environment |
3 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
|
2 |
|
Understand How to Plan for and Support Children and Young People’s Self-Directed Play |
3 |
Project / Assignment |
5 |
|
Contribute to an organisational framework that reflects the needs and protects the rights of children and young people |
3 |
Project/Professional Discussion
|
4 |
|
Develop and maintain a healthy, safe and secure play environment for children and young people |
3 |
Coursework/Project. |
3 |
|
Develop and promote positive relationships in a play environment |
3 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
3 |
|
Plan for and support children and young people’s self-directed play |
3 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
4 |
|
Understand Playwork Principles |
3 |
Coursework/Professional Discussion |
4 |
|
Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings |
3 |
Portfolio of evidence / Practical Demonstration |
3 |
Optional
|
Unit Title |
Level |
Assessment Type |
Credit |
|
Work with colleagues in a playwork team |
3 |
Portfolio of evidence / Practical Demonstration |
10 |
|
Engage with parents, carers and families in a play environment |
3 |
Coursework/Professional Discussion |
10 |
|
Administer playwork provision |
3 |
Portfolio of evidence / Professional Discussion |
8 |
|
Inclusive play, working with disabled children and young people |
4 |
Coursework/ Practical Demonstration |
11 |
|
Promote own organisation in the community |
3 |
Portfolio of evidence / Practical Demonstration |
13 |
|
Contribute to evaluating, developing and promoting services |
4 |
Project/Professional Discussion |
11 |
|
Organise and supervise travel |
3 |
Portfolio of evidence / Professional Discussion |
7 |
|
Manage a budget |
3 |
Portfolio of evidence / Professional Discussion |
11 |
|
Recruit, select and keep colleagues |
5 |
Portfolio of evidence / Professional Discussion |
12 |
|
Provide learning opportunities for colleagues |
4 |
Coursework/ Practical Demonstration
|
11 |
|
Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in own area of responsibility |
4 |
Portfolio of evidence/Professional Discussion |
14 |