Course description
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England) (Social Care)
What does the qualification cover?
This qualification is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas and is spilt into two pathways:
•Social Care
•Learning, Development and Support Services
Who is it suitable for?
Anyone who works or wants to work at a supervisory level in the children and young people’s workforce.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 16 years old.
How many credits are required to complete it?
The Diploma requires 65 credits.
How is it assessed?
It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete it in a year.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (90 credits) or a Foundation Degree.
Home Based Childcare (CYPOP 5)
Understand how to set up a home-based childcare service (Y/600/9770) is available for registrations as a standalone unit programme. From 1st September 2017 this optional unit will be externally assessed only through a Multiple Choice Examination. The Multiple Choice Examination will be available as both a paper-based and an online test.
Which types of job role can you apply for on completion?
• Supporting Teaching and Learning Workers - who visit families of pre-school children at home
• Foster Carers
• Children and Families Social Workers
• Registered Managers of Children's Homes, plus Deputy and Assistant Managers
• Residential Childcare Workers
• Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Advisers
• Youth Worker
• Community Care Officer
• Professional Assistant
• Family Centre Worker
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