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Playwork – Level 3 Online Diploma

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About the course

This qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed when working unsupervised and requires the learner to demonstrate these in the workplace with children from 4-16yrs.  The Playwork Principles and Practice will be further explored as you progress through the units of work

To find out more details or to book one of these learning pathways, email the team: clinicaladmin@telfordcollege.ac.uk

Places are limited, bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis. This qualification can be fully funded, subject to terms and conditions.

Topics and units

Alongside your practical experience, some of the areas you will study include:

  • Understand Play and the Playwork Principles
  • Creating Supporting Environments for Children’s Play
  • Understand How to Support the Safeguarding of Children in the Playwork Setting
  • Understand Organisational Frameworks to Protect the Rights of Children
  • Understand Play and Wellbeing
  • Understand Relationships in the Playwork Setting
  • Understand Health, Safety and Security in the Playwork Setting

Entry requirements

  • Suitable for those with experience in the sector aged 19+
  • Someone with excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Level 4 or above in GCSE English

Additional information

What are the benefits to an online diploma?

  • Remote access to resources, tools and recorded content
  • Self-study at a time to suit you
  • Time to reflect on practice
  • Time to reflect on experiences in your area of work
  • Regular support and guidance from an assessor
  • Assignments completed and uploaded online
  • Employer and employee lead

Type

Distance learning

Duration

1 year

Start date

Training programmes start in January 2024

Campus

Online

Support

We understand that there are many barriers when you look at coming to college. Find out more information about the support we offer.

Talk to us

If you need some more information you can contact our course information, advice and guidance team using our online form.

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22 January 2025
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12 March 2025
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