Course description
NEC's suite of playwork qualifications provide in-depth information about the role of the level 3 playworker. This home study course in playwork is mainly knowledge-based with a limited amount of practical application in a work setting required. It covers all the areas you need to learn about to be competent and confident working in a playwork setting, including health and safety, relationships in the play environment and young people’s self-directed play. The qualification will give learners the skills, knowledge and understanding required for playworkers at Level 3 based on the National Occupational Standards.
As well as leading to a qualification in its own right, this course forms part of the Diploma in Playwork (QCF) and carries 32 credits towards the higher-level qualifications.
This course is delivered online and assessment will consist of a portfolio of evidence in different formats such as learning plans, written tasks and discussions and direct observation. To achieve the Certificate in Playwork you'll need to complete the three units making up the Award in Playwork and the six that make up the Certificate: nine units totalling 32 credits.
Award in Playwork Units:
Understand playwork principles
Understand children and young people's self-directed play
Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people's play
Certificate in Playwork Units:
Understand the organisational framework for play
Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people
Understand relationships in the play environment
Understand health, safety and security in the play environment
Understand how to plan for and support children and young people's self-directed play
Engage in personal development in health, social care of children and young people's settings
Additional information:
To gain this qualification you will need to register with CACHE. We will take care of this process.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
There are no formal entry requirements but you will need to be at least 18 years of age and working or volunteering in a play environment. You will need to be based within the UK, or if you are overseas then within Europe. This is an online course so you will also need easy access to the internet and to be competent working with electronic documents.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Nationally recognised qualification