If you hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in children’s care and education, the
CACHE Level 3 Award in Playwork for Early Years and Child Care Workers is a
fast-track route to gain full Level 3 qualified status in Playwork. By building on
your existing Level 3 Early Years knowledge, successful completion of this award
will qualify you to work at a supervisory level in Breakfast & After-school clubs,
Holiday Play-schemes and other informal play settings.

• Exclusively for practitioners holding a suitable Level 3 qualification in children's care
 and education and currently working, or wishing to work, in a playwork setting

• Focuses on the critical differences between the knowledge and skills that someone
 who already holds a Level 3 qualification in children's care and education should
 have, and the additional knowledge and skills required to be effective in a playwork
 setting

Unit 1 - The theory and practice of children’s and young people's play

This unit will enable the learner to explore the theory and practice of children's and young people's play and how to support this.

Unit 2 - Aspects of Playwork Practice

This unit will enable the learner to gain skills and knowledge of a range of playwork practice issues specific to working with children and young people.

          Total guided learning 60 hours

Audience:

Early Years and Child Care practitioners holding a recognised Level 3 qualification, who wish to extend their qualification for working in or managing a playwork provision.

Date/Time:

Starting 19th April or 20th September 2010

Venue:

60 hours Guided Distance-Learning over 12 Weeks - Access to a broadband internet connection is normally required

Tutor:

Anne Jones - Weekly study programme and supporting material supplied on-line, along with a textbook plus telephone or email tutorials

Cost:

£330 - including CACHE registration, materials, textbook and £20 booking deposit. Full funding may be available for places on this course from SkillsActive and the Children’s Workforce Development Council. Please contact us for further information on eligibility.

Experience Necessary:

Must hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in children's care and education and you should have some continuing contact with children in a playwork setting.

Outcome:

Candidates will learn how to apply both playwork theory and practice. Achieving this Award will qualify you to take responsibility for planning and supervising a playwork setting and allow progression to higher qualifications, such as a Foundation Degree in Playwork or a B.A Honours in Playwork..