This is a part time course 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 an assessor who will monitor progress towards achieving targets on a regular basis. 

The assessor will liaise closely with the employer to ensure that qualifications are achieved within the timescale and assess the learner in the workplace. 

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. 

This course will cover content which can be sensitive and triggering for some students. Topics such as abuse, safeguarding and mental health are all covered with some areas being taught in more detail than others.      

Learners who have successfully completed this course could progress onto a degree in a related discipline. 

Possible job roles could include: 

• Playwork Development Officer
• Adventure Centre Supervisor
• Hospital Playworker 
• 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. 

You will need to be in paid employment or volunteering in the childcare sector. 

Course costs £158