Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA18958 |
Location | Distance Learning |
Duration | Open or Distance Learning, This is a flexible, open and distance work based qualification which generally takes approximately 12 to complete. |
Department | Childcare, Childhood Studies & Playwork |
Start Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
End Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
Course Overview
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories that underpin playwork and the importance of play in children’s lives aged 4 to 16 years. It covers the knowledge and skills needed when working under supervision and requires the learner to demonstrate the full application of knowledge and understanding over a period in the workplace.
This qualification is designed for learners who work or wish to work with children between the ages of 4 and 16 in playwork settings.
This qualification is designed for learners who work or wish to work with children between the ages of 4 and 16 in playwork settings.
Learners should be at least 16 years old.
Those wishing to access this qualification must be working in a relevant playwork setting, either on an employed or voluntary basis.
They must also have the motivation to achieve in what is largely a learner driven award.
For costs please contact our Employer Engagement team 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk
Those wishing to access this qualification must be working in a relevant playwork setting, either on an employed or voluntary basis.
They must also have the motivation to achieve in what is largely a learner driven award.
For costs please contact our Employer Engagement team 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk
Learners are required to successfully achieve 56 credits, 40 credits from the 12 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 16 credits from the optional units.
Assessment includes observations by a qualified Work Based Learning Practitioner in a relevant work setting. Assessment methods are related to vocational competence, that is, assessing how well the learner carries out the duties of their role against specific criteria and values. Each learner will be assigned a Work Based Learning Practitioner who will observe them at regular intervals in the workplace performing their job role. These observations will be supplemented by oral and written questioning and reflective accounts by the learner.
Assessment includes observations by a qualified Work Based Learning Practitioner in a relevant work setting. Assessment methods are related to vocational competence, that is, assessing how well the learner carries out the duties of their role against specific criteria and values. Each learner will be assigned a Work Based Learning Practitioner who will observe them at regular intervals in the workplace performing their job role. These observations will be supplemented by oral and written questioning and reflective accounts by the learner.
Successful candidates may, depending on job role, progress to Playwork Level 3. Alternatively, this qualification could lead to improved career prospects.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress as a level 2 playworker working under supervision, to the following:
• before and after school clubs
• holiday playschemes
• adventure playgrounds
• open access play settings
• play rangers
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress as a level 2 playworker working under supervision, to the following:
• before and after school clubs
• holiday playschemes
• adventure playgrounds
• open access play settings
• play rangers
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