Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England)
This Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England) is designed to allow care workers to obtain and then demonstrate the knowledge and skills required when working at level 3 with children and young people. The qualification has three pathways: Early Learning and Children, Social Care, and Learning and Development and Support Services.
About this qualification
The course has a 443 guided learning hours requirement and a total qualification time of 650 hours. You are usually expected to complete within 5 to 12 months. Candidates must meet a minimum 65 credits to be awarded the qualification.
Course Structure
To gain this qualification, learners must complete the following units:
| Unit Number | Unit Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Promote communication in health, social care or children's and young people's settings | 3 |
| 2 | Engage in personal development in health, social care or children's and young people's settings | 3 |
| 3 | Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children's and young people's settings | 2 |
| 4 | Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings | 1 |
| 5 | Understand child and young person development | 4 |
| 6 | Promote child and young person development | 3 |
| 7 | Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people | 3 |
| 8 | Support children and young people's health and safety | 2 |
| 9 | Develop positive relationship with children, young people and others involved in their care | 1 |
| 10 | Working together for the benefit of children and young people | 2 |
| 11 | Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people | 3 |
Course Delivery and Support
Online (Distance Learning)
Our online distance learning option allows you to complete this course at your own pace from the comfort of your home or workplace. You will be assigned a dedicated personal tutor who will provide expert guidance, constructive feedback, and individual support throughout your course. All learning materials, assignment templates, and study guides are accessible 24/7 via our online learning portal.
Blended Learning
Blended learning combines the flexibility of independent online study with targeted face-to-face or live virtual workshops. This option allows you to work through theory assignments in your own time while benefiting from interactive practical sessions.
How long is this course?
Key Facts
We expect learners to complete the course within 5 to 12 months depending on study pace and access to workplace evidence.
Entry Requirements
This course has no specific entry requirements. Learners will be expected to have basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills. You are required to have access to the internet, computer and a word processor.
Assessment
The course is assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Assessment methods include prior learning, assignments, reflective accounts, witness statements, questioning, observations of practice and work products.
What can I do after completion?
You can go on to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or higher education qualifications.
Enrolment (Costs and Signing up)
Our course fees are fully inclusive and cover awarding body registration, dedicated tutor support, tutorial guidance, access to online learning resources, portfolio assessments, quality assurance and certification. There are no hidden fees. Payment is required within 5 days of booking.
Online / Distance Learning
Full cost: £995. Instalments: deposit £178, 5 monthly instalments of £178.
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