NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) (Social Care)

About This Course

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care) equips you with essential skills and knowledge for working with children and young people from birth to 19 years. It offers two pathways: Social Care and Learning, Development and Support Services. Ideal for those aiming for supervisory roles, this course requires 65 credits and is typically completed in a year. Assessment includes workplace observation and assignments. Career opportunities include roles such as Foster Carer, Youth Worker, and Social Worker.

Course Benefits

Comprehensive Skill Development for Ages 0-19: This qualification builds essential knowledge and skills for working with children and young people from birth to 19 years old.

Specialised Social Care Pathway: Focuses on the “Social Care” pathway, providing targeted expertise for roles in the social care sector.

Suitable for Supervisory Roles: Ideal for those working or aspiring to work at a supervisory level.

Practical Competence Development: Requires hands-on experience to demonstrate competence in real-world settings.

Flexible Assessment Methods: Includes direct observation, portfolio evidence, and written tasks.

Manageable Completion Time: Typically completed within a year.

Clear Progression Pathways: Leads to Level 5 Diploma or a Foundation Degree.

Access to Social Care Roles: Prepares for roles like Foster Carer, Social Worker, and Youth Worker.

Optional Standalone Unit: “Home Based Childcare (CYPOP 5)” available for specialised knowledge.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) (Social Care)
Qualification Number: 601/3474/4/SC
Total Credits: 65

Mandatory Units:

Unit 1: Engage In Personal Development In Health, Social Care Or Children’s And Young People’s Settings (A/601/1429)

Unit 2: Support Children And Young People’s Health And Safety (D/601/1696)

Unit 3: Develop Positive Relationship With Children, Young People And Others Involved In Their Care (H/601/1697)

Unit 4: Promote Communication In Health, Social Care Or Children’s And Young People’s Settings (J/601/1434)

Unit 5: Working Together For The Benefit Of Children And Young People (K/601/1698)

Unit 6: Understand Child And Young Person Development (L/601/1693)

Unit 7: Understand How To Support Positive Outcomes For Children And Young People (M/601/1699)

Unit 8: Principles For Implementing Duty Of Care In Health, Social Care Or Children’s And Young People’s Settings (R/601/1436)

Unit 9: Promote Child And Young Person Development (R/601/1694)

Unit 10: Promote Equality And Inclusion In Health, Social Care Or Children’s And Young People’s Settings (Y/601/1437)

Unit 11: Understand How To Safeguard The Wellbeing Of Children And Young People (Y/601/1695)

Unit 12: Promote The Well Being And Resilience Of Children And Young People (F/600/9780)

Unit 13: Professional Practice In Children And Young People’s Social Care (F/601/0315)

Unit 14: Assessment And Planning With Children And Young People (M/600/9760)

Optional Units:

Unit 15: Support Young People Who Are Looked After Or Are Leaving Care (A/502/5224)

Unit 16: Practise As A Foster Carer (A/503/5879)

Unit 17: Work With Children And Young People In A Residential Care Setting (A/600/9809)

Unit 18: Work With Babies And Young Children To Promote Their Development And Learning (A/601/0121)

Unit 19: Promote Creativity And Creative Learning In Young Children (A/601/0135)

Unit 20: Provide Information And Advice To Children And Young People (A/601/1334)

Unit 21: Support Speech, Language And Communication Development (A/601/2872)

Unit 22: Support Children And Young People To Achieve Their Education Potential (D/600/9785)

Unit 23: Professional Practice In Learning, Development And Support Services (D/600/9799)

Unit 24: Care For The Physical And Nutritional Needs Of Babies And Young Children (D/601/0130)

Unit 25: Caseload Management (D/601/1343)

Unit 26: Support Children And Young People To Achieve Their Learning Potential (D/601/1357)

Unit 27: Support Young People In Relation To Sexual Health And Risk Of Pregnancy (F/502/5242)

Unit 28: Understand The Needs Of Children And Young People Who Are Vulnerable And Experiencing Poverty And Disadvantage (F/600/9777)

Unit 29: Support Young People To Move Towards Independence And Manage Their Lives (F/601/1349)

Unit 30: Promote Positive Behaviour (F/601/3764)

Unit 31: Support Use Of Medication In Social Care Settings (F/601/4056)

Unit 32: Enable Parents To Develop Ways Of Handling Relationships And Behaviour That Contribute To Everyday Life With Children (H/502/4682)

Unit 33: Professional Practice In Early Years Settings (H/600/9786)

Unit 34: Lead And Manage A Community Based Early Years Setting (H/601/0131)

Unit 35: Engage Young Parents In Supporting Their Children’s Development (J/502/4660)

Unit 36: Context And Principles For Early Years Provision (J/600/9781)

Unit 37: Support Care Within Fostering Services For Vulnerable Children And Young People (J/601/1806)

Unit 38: Support The Speech, Language And Communication Development Of Children Who Are Learning More Than One Language (J/601/2888)

Unit 39: Support Children Or Young People In Their Own Home (K/601/0132)

Unit 40: Support Young People Who Are Involved In Anti-Social And/Or Criminal Activities (L/502/5261)

Unit 41: Promote Learning And Development In The Early Years (L/600/9782)

Unit 42: Develop Interviewing Skills For Work With Children And Young People (L/601/1337)

Unit 43: Support Positive Practice With Children And Young People With Speech, Language And Communication Needs (L/601/2861)

Unit 44: Support Children And Young People’s Speech, Language And Communication Skills (L/601/2889)

Unit 45: Engage Parents In Their Children’s Early Learning (M/502/3812)

Unit 46: Support Positive Attachments For Children And Young People (M/503/5877)

Unit 47: Support Children And Young People To Make Positive Changes In Their Lives (M/600/9788)

Unit 48: Support The Creativity Of Children And Young People (M/600/9807)

Unit 49: Promote Young Children’s Physical Activity And Movement Skills (M/601/0133)

Unit 50: Support Young People To Develop, Implement And Review A Plan Of Action (M/601/1329)

Unit 51: Improving The Attendance Of Children And Young People In Statutory Education (M/601/1377)

Unit 52: Understand The Speech, Language And Communication Needs Of Children And Young People With Social, Emotional And Mental Health Needs (K/617/9969)

Unit 53: Support Young People Who Are Socially Excluded Or Excluded From School (R/502/5231)

Unit 54: Support Children And Young People To Have Positive Relationships (R/601/1369)

Unit 55: Support The Referral Process For Children And Young People (R/601/1386)

Unit 56: Support Young People With Mental Health Problems (T/502/5240)

Unit 57: Understand The Context Of Supporting Children And Young People Through Foster Care (T/503/5878)

Unit 58: Coordinate Special Educational Needs Provision (T/600/9775)

Unit 59: Support Children’s Speech, Language And Communication (T/600/9789)

Unit 60: Support Disabled Children And Young People And Those With Specific Requirements (T/601/0134)

Unit 61: Facilitate The Learning And Development Of Children And Young People Through Mentoring (T/601/1381)

Unit 62: Engage Fathers In Their Children’s Early Learning (Y/502/4663)

Unit 63: Work With Parents To Meet Their Children’s Needs (Y/502/4680)

Unit 64: Understand How To Set Up A Home Based Childcare Service (Y/600/9770)

Unit 65: Promote Children’s Welfare And Well Being In The Early Years (Y/600/9784)

Unit 66: Work With Parents, Families And Carers To Support Their Child’s Speech, Language And Communication Development (D/617/9970)

Unit 67: Supervise Whole Class Learning Activities (T/601/4071)

Unit 68: Invigilate Tests And Examinations (Y/601/7416)

Unit 69: Support Gifted And Talented Learners (R/601/7723)

Unit 70: Support Children And Young People With Behaviour, Emotional And Social Development Needs (Y/601/7707)

Unit 71: Support Learners With Sensory And/Or Physical Needs (M/601/8135)

Unit 72: Monitor And Maintain Curriculum Resources (D/601/8342)

Unit 73: Supervise Children And Young People On Journeys, Visits And Activities Outside Of The Setting (H/601/8360)

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. It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods, including direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments, or a task. You need to be working, volunteering, or on practical placement.

Required Knowledge

You must be at least 16 years old.

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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