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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Playwork
Ref:
610/0644/0
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Playwork
Registration & certification fee:
£134.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
18
GLH:
204
TQT:
240
Credit value:
24
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This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
About this qualification
This qualification is designed to provide in-depth information about the role of the level 3 playworker, and the knowledge required to work with children between the ages of 4 and 16 years.
Nested qualification
The certificate is nested within the Level 3 Diploma in Playwork 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. This can be done by self-service through the Portal. Qualification nests and top-up pricing can be found in our fees list.
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. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
How is this qualification structured?
Learners are required to successfully achieve 24 credits from the 8 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured.
How many credits are required to complete it?
24 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?
This is a knowledge-based qualification. Work placement experience is not required.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (610/0645/2).
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress as a level 3 playworker working under supervision, to the following:
• before and after school clubs
• holiday playschemes
• adventure playgrounds
• open access play settings
• play rangers
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 828 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 593 KB)
Qualification specification Welsh translated (PDF | 833 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) – Welsh translated (DOCX | 562 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 138 KB)
Teaching/delivery guidance
Playwork reflective practice document (PDF | 116 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Internal assessments
Internal assessment sample tasks (PDF | 346 KB)
Internal assessment sample tasks Welsh translated (PDF | 343 KB)
Internal assessment sample tasks (Word) – Welsh translated (DOCX | 399 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Understand Play and the Playwork Principles (J/650/0596)
Creating Supporting Environments for Children's Play (K/650/0597)
Understand How to Support the Safeguarding of Children in the Playwork Setting (L/650/0598)
Understand Organisational Frameworks to Protect the Rights of Children (R/650/0616)
Understand Play and Wellbeing (M/650/0599)
Understand Relationships in the Playwork Setting (D/650/0600)
Understand Health, Safety and Security in the Playwork Setting (F/650/0601)
Engage in Professional Development and Reflective Practice (H/650/0602)