Apprenticeship in Playwork Level 3

This is an apprenticeship which is workshop and practice-based and is aimed at experienced playworkers who have a wide knowledge and understanding of children and young people and a deep appreciation of playwork principles and practice.

All learners will be supported by a Training Adviser/Assessor who will monitor progress towards achieving targets on a regular basis.

The Training Adviser/Assessor will liaise closely with the employer to ensure that qualifications are achieved within the timescale.

The Training Adviser/Assessor will assess the Apprentice in the workplace as and when required.

Knowledge will be delivered through taught workshops and will include:

• Theories of play, play types and environments,
• Principles of practice,
• Equal Opportunities,
• Safeguarding,
• Health and Safety,

Relationships within the play environment.

Framework:

• Level 3 Diploma in Playwork
• Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2
• Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 2

(In some circumstances previously achieved proxy qualifications may be used)

Learners who have successfully completed this Apprenticeship could progress onto a Degree in a related discipline.

Possible job roles could include:

• Playwork Development Officer,
• Adventure Centre Supervisor, 
• Hospital Playworker
• and Manager of any Playwork Provisions.

The qualification will be assessed by your tutor and assessor using a range of methods. This will include direct observations in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence and written assignments.

For the Diploma, you will need to be in paid employment in the childcare sector.

The course will cost £265