NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Playwork

About This Course

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Playwork offers comprehensive insights into the role of a Level 3 playworker, equipping you with the essential knowledge to work with children aged 4 to 16. This certificate is part of the Level 3 Diploma in Playwork, focusing mainly on theoretical knowledge with limited practical application, providing a pathway to the diploma.

Ideal for those working or aspiring to work in playwork settings, this course requires no work placement. Complete 24 credits from 8 mandatory units, typically within a year. Progress to roles in school clubs, playschemes, and more.

Course Benefits

Gain in-depth knowledge of playwork, focusing on children aged 4 to 16. This qualification offers UCAS points, aiding university applications. It’s part of the Level 3 Diploma in Playwork, providing a pathway to advanced study. Ideal for those working or aspiring to work in playwork settings, it requires no work placement. Structured learning involves 24 credits from 8 units, typically completed in a year. Graduates can enter roles in clubs, playschemes, playgrounds, and more.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Playwork
Qualification Number: 610/0644/0
Total Credits: 32

Unit 1: Understand Play And The Playwork Principles (J/650/0596)

Unit 2: Creating Supporting Environments For Children’s Play (K/650/0597)

Unit 3: Understand How To Support The Safeguarding Of Children In The Playwork Setting (L/650/0598)

Unit 4: Understand Organisational Frameworks To Protect The Rights Of Children (R/650/0616)

Unit 5: Understand Play And Wellbeing (M/650/0599)

Unit 6: Understand Relationships In The Playwork Setting (D/650/0600)

Unit 7: Understand Health, Safety And Security In The Playwork Setting (F/650/0601)

Unit 8: Engage In Professional Development And Reflective Practice (H/650/0602)

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of assignments designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme. NCFE specifies a minimum of 175 hours of work placement. This qualification is designed to provide in-depth information about the role of the level 3 playworker, and the knowledge required to work with children between the ages of 4 and 16 years.

Required Knowledge

Learners must be at least 18 years old.

This requirement ensures maturity and readiness for the course content.

Please verify your age before enrolling.

Awarding Body

Upon completing your course, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your achievement. NCFE, a renowned organisation offering vocational and technical courses, has provided quality education for over 170 years. In 2015, CACHE joined NCFE. Enrol in an NCFE CACHE course for two-year access to NCFE CACHE Alumni, a network offering resources and guidance for care, health, and education professionals.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

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