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The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playwork equips you with essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel as a qualified playworker or playwork practitioner. Perfect for those passionate about fostering children’s play and development.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playwork
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The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playwork is a respected qualification aligned with National Occupational Standards. It equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a qualified playworker or playwork practitioner, boosting your confidence in the role.
You’ll learn to work with children and young people aged 4 to 16, employing diverse play techniques while ensuring safe environments. The course covers play frameworks, positive play outcomes, health and safety, and engaging families.
Ideal for those who value learning through play and enjoy planning leisure activities, this qualification is perfect for supporting and safeguarding children.
Acquire comprehensive understanding of playwork principles and practices. Boost your employability in playwork environments. Prepare for roles caring for children aged 4 to 16. Study your course online. Work placement is required. No exams.
Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playwork
Qualification Number: 610/0645/2
Total Credits: 53
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)
Unit 9: Contribute To Organisational Frameworks To Respond To All Children’s Needs And Preferences (J/650/0603)
Unit 10: Maintain Healthy, Safe And Secure Environments In Playwork (K/650/0604)
Unit 11: Develop And Promote Relationships In The Playwork Setting (L/650/0605)
Unit 12: Prepare For And Support Children’s Play (M/650/0606)
Unit 13: Supporting Inclusion In A Playwork Setting (R/650/0607)
For this qualification’s assessment, you must undergo direct observation in an appropriate environment.
This process ensures that your skills and knowledge are evaluated accurately.
The observation will take place in a setting that reflects real-world conditions relevant to your field.
Learners must work or have a placement in a suitable setting. They need to show knowledge and skills in a play environment for ages 4-16, with direct observations by Assessors. A supervisor or manager must verify work when needed.
Upon course completion, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your achievement. NCFE, a renowned educational charity, has offered 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 for care, health, and education professionals.
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