NCFE Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork
Key Details
- Available at:Remote Learning
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
Max 6 months on programme. Three theoretical units; these are
A playworker’s understanding of play
Playwork in practice
Playwork in the wider context
Monthly starts available. Click 'Enrol Now' to apply.
NCFE Level 3 Award in Transition to PlayworkAdults & Part-time
Course Description
This qualification is designed for learners who work or wish to work with children and young people between the ages of 4 to 16 in play environments. It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following areas:
supporting teaching and learning
youthwork
Forest Schools
The qualification also aims to cover how applying the playwork principles and theories provides a framework that enables and supports children’s play, and their overall development. It also offers an opportunity for reflection on the learner’s own practice and supports progression to competence based playwork qualifications.
Work/industry placement experience
This qualification requires learners to be working or on practical placement as learners will need to achieve both knowledge and skills throughout the duration of the qualification, before certification.
Entry Criteria
Learners wishing to undertake the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork must meet the following entry requirements:
Age 18 years old or above
2 years’ experience of childcare / education experience and CPD
A full level 3 competency-based qualification in education or childcare or an historical qualification in ‘education or childcare’ would encompass Early Years, Childcare, Supporting Teaching and Learning, Youthwork, Forest Schools.
Or
An alternative regulated full Level 3 competency-based qualification which recognises the ability of learners to work with children in the absence of their parents / caregivers. e.g. residential child care/ social care with children / sports.
Fee: £60
Delivery
An assessor is assigned to you to meet with you once a month and have access to an electronic portfolio.
Assessment
To achieve the Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork, learners must achieve all three mandatory units:
Unit TP1 - A playworker’s understanding of play
Unit TP2 - Playwork in practice
Unit TP3 - Playwork in the wider context
There will also be ONE observation carried out by your assessor of your Playwork practice.
The Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork is assessed by a portfolio of evidence. The learner is measured against learning outcomes and assessment criteria described in each unit of the qualification. The learner must meet all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria within the units and meet the rules of combination to be able to be awarded the qualification.
Progression
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following employment:
hospital playwork practitioner
holiday club practitioner
after school club practitioner
adventure centre practitioner
Other details
Course type: Adults & Part-time, Part time training
Level:
3
Programme Area:
- Children’s Development & Education
Children’s Development & Education
Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:
Children’s Development & Education
