NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playwork  (610/0645/2)

About this qualification

This qualification provides in depth information about the role of the level 3 playworker.

The diploma covers the knowledge and skills needed when working unsupervised and requires the learner to demonstrate these in the workplace.

It is aimed at experienced playworkers who have an appreciation of the playwork principles and practice.

Nested qualification

The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Playwork is nested within this qualification and is mainly knowledge based with a limited amount of practical application. This allows for a progression route to the diploma.

Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Diploma structure.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is designed for learners who work or wish to work with children between the ages of 4 and 16 in playwork settings.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners should be at least 18 years old.

How is this qualification structured?

Learners are required to successfully achieve 53 credits: 43 credits from the 13 mandatory units and a further 10 credits from the optional units.

How is it assessed?

This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured.

How many credits are required to complete it?

53 credits

How long will it take to complete this qualification?

Learners can usually complete this qualification in a year or less.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement, as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

• NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Playwork (Wales) (Practitioner) (601/5370/2/PRAC)
• NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Playwork (Wales) (Manager) (601/5370/2/MAN)
• qualifications in other sectors such as youth work

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress as a level 3 playworker working with responsibility for other staff, to the following:

• before and after school clubs
• holiday playschemes
• adventure playgrounds
• open access play settings
• play rangers