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Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce (Learning, Development & Support Services) - RQF

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  • Original price was: £1,889.00.Current price is: £1,179.00.
  • 1 year
  • Awarded by 'TQUK'
  • 442Guided Learning Hours
  • 65 Credits
  • Course Material
  • Qualification Number: 601/6424/4
  • Self-study Online
  • Ofqual Regulated Qualification
  • 32UCAS Points
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Learning Outcomes
  • Build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
  • Evaluate personal development in care settings.
  • Apply duty of care principles effectively.
  • Facilitate child and young person development.
  • Enhance communication in care environments.
Awarded by The Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (RQF) (Learning, Development, and Support Services) is offered by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), a leading awarding organisation committed to empowering educators and learners through high-quality qualifications and training programmes. TQUK plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of education and training in the United Kingdom and beyond. TQUK is a recognised and regulated by Ofqual, the regulator of qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. They provide a wide range of qualifications that meet the needs of learners, employers, and training providers across various sectors, and work closely with accredited centres to deliver qualifications that are responsive to industry needs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and assessment integrity.
Regulated by OFQUAL

Ofqual-regulated qualifications are overseen by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England. Ofqual is England’s main government-appointed regulatory body regulating school, college, and vocational qualifications in the UK. Ofqual ensures these qualifications meet high standards of quality and rigour, providing assurance they are recognised and respected by employers, educational institutions, and professional bodies. This oversight guarantees the qualifications maintain consistency, transparency, and credibility, meaning potential employers and organisations will have confidence in the individual’s skills and abilities, making them competitive candidates. They support professional development and compliance with industry standards, particularly in regulated fields such as healthcare, education, and public services. Ofqual-regulated qualifications are accepted abroad or can be easily converted to the country’s equivalent.

RQF

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications based on their level of difficulty and size. RQF is jointly regulated by England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA. The RQF ensures qualifications are standardised, making it easier for learners, employers, and educational institutions to understand the value and level of each qualification. The framework consists of nine levels, from Entry Level to Level 8, with each level indicating the complexity and depth of learning. For a qualification to be recognised as part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it must be created or approved by an awarding body that is acknowledged by one of the government-appointed regulatory bodies.

Course Highlights
  • Access Duration – 365 Days
  • Level – Level 3
  • Awarding Body – Training Qualifications UK Ltd
  • Type -Diploma
  • Guided Learning Hours – 442
  • Qualification Number: 601/6424/4

Who is this Course For?

This course benefits a wide range of individuals in the childcare and youth services sectors.

  • Nursery Practitioners
  • Youth Support Workers
  • Childcare Coordinators
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistants
  • Family Support Workers
Entry Requirements
  • This course is suitable for learners above the age of 16.
  • A minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent is required.
  • Learners should be working, volunteering, or on a placement in a suitable workplace.
Method of Assessment This qualification is competency-based, meaning your assessment will revolve around collecting evidence while performing your regular work duties. Importantly, this course doesn’t have exams. Here’s an overview of how you will be assessed throughout the course:

  • Evidence Collection in Work Role: As you carry out your usual job responsibilities, you will gather evidence. This evidence should reflect your competence and compliance with workplace policies and procedures. To ensure a comprehensive evidence base, you should work with at least two different service users. This will allow you to demonstrate a diverse range of skills and competencies.
  • Observation: You will be required to undergo observation in a suitable environment to demonstrate your practical skills. Additionally, the assessor will consider testimonies from expert witnesses who can vouch for your skills and competencies.
  • Written Assignments: Each unit of the course will require completion of written assignments, which will be internally marked by your tutor. Your personal tutor will provide constructive feedback and guidance to help you succeed.
  • Assessor Support: You will have support from assessors available via telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chats, ensuring that you have access to help whenever you need it.

For further details or any specific questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquiry’ button below to get in touch with us.

Certification Upon successful completion of the course, individuals will be awarded the Ofqual-regulated qualification of the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Learning, Development and Support Services) (RQF) by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).
Average Completion Timeframe The average completion time for this course is 6-9 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing tutor support and unlimited course access for up to 12 months.

Academic Progression

Upon successfully completing the Level 3 Diploma, you can advance to Level 4 and 5 qualifications, and you also have the option to progress to a degree programme, enabling a comprehensive academic and professional development pathway.

Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway:

  • Step 01: Foundation Degree in Early Years
  • Step 02: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood studies or education
  • Step 03: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (Early Years) or Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT)
  • Step 04: Master’s degree in early childhood education or a related field

Additional qualifications you can progress to:

  • Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (Early Years Pathway)
Career Path Your Pathway to Supporting the Next Generation

The Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (RQF) opens rewarding career opportunities. Here are some career prospects you can explore, once you’ve achieved the Level 3 Diploma.

  • Nursery Practitioners
  • Youth Workers
  • Learning Support Assistants
  • Childcare Workers
  • Child and Family Support Workers
  • Education support workers who visit families of pre-school children in their homes
  • Foster carers
  • Children and families support workers
  • Children and family court advisory and support service advisers
  • Professional assistants
  • Community care officers

With further training and experience, you can advance to senior positions and specialised roles in the field.

Learner Support
  • From day one, we go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. The most valuable resource available to all our students is their tutor. When you enrol in this course, you are assigned a personal tutor with in-depth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.
  • Your assessment will be marked by your personal tutor, who will provide detailed feedback during your formative submissions. In addition to this, your tutor will offer pointers and advice on where you can improve. This guidance helps you get the most from your courses and continually enhance your skills.
  • Our dedicated student support team is also readily available to provide advice and guidance, helping you navigate your course materials and resolve any queries. With just one click, you can trust that assistance is always there when you need it.
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Course Curriculum

Unit 01

Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

  • Understand what is required for competence in own work role
  • Be able to reflect on practice
  • Be able to evaluate own performance
  • Be able to agree a personal development plan
  • Be able to use learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development

Unit 02

Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

  • Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting
  • Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
  • Be able to overcome barriers to communication
  • Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality

Unit 03

Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

  • Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice
  • Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care
  • Know how to respond to complaints

Unit 04

Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

  • Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
  • Be able to work in an inclusive way
  • Be able to promote diversity, equality and inclusion

Unit 05

Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety

  • Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety
  • Be able to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a work setting or offsite visits
  • Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
  • Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents emergencies and illness in work settings and off-site visits

Unit 06

Develop Positive Relationship with Children, Young People and Others Involved in Their Care

  • Be able to develop positive relationships with children and young people
  • Be able to build positive relationships with people involved in the care of children and young people

Unit 07

Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People

  • Understand integrated and multi agency working
  • Be able to communicate with others for professional purposes
  • Be able to support organisational processes and procedures for recording, storing and sharing information

Unit 08

Understand Child and Young Person Development

  • Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth – 19 years
  • Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice
  • Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not
    following the expected pattern
  • Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people
  • Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

Unit 09

Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People

  • Understand how the social, economic and cultural environment can impact on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people
  • Understand how practitioners can make a positive difference in outcomes for children and young people
  • Understand the possible impact of disability, special requirements (additional needs) and attitudes on positive outcomes for children and young people
  • Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in promoting positive outcomes for children and young people

Unit 10

Promote Child and Young Person Development

  • Be able to assess the development needs of children or young people and prepare a development plan
  • Be able to promote the development of children or young people
  • Be able to support the provision of environments and services that promote the development of children or young people
  • Understand how working practices can impact on the development of children and young people
  • Be able to support children and young people’s positive behaviour
  • Be able to support children and young people experiencing transitions

Unit 11

Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People

  • Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
  • Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people
  • Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting
  • Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed
  • Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied
  • Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing
  • Understand the importance of safety for children and young people

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FAQ's

Enrolling at South London College (SLC) provides access to affordable courses, flexible learning options, and materials designed to foster personal and professional growth.
Yes, South London College (SLC) is a trusted and highly regarded online learning platform, ensuring global recognition of its educational credentials and empowering learners worldwide.
Yes, this qualification offered by South London College (SLC) is regulated by Ofqual, ensuring international acceptance.
This course develops key skills such as communication, planning, organisation, problem-solving, goal-setting, motivation, problem-solving, instruction, ethical practice, policy knowledge, teamwork and reflective practice.
Learners acquire skills in child development, positive relationship-building, emergency responses, safeguarding, effective communication, and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.
Yes, the qualification is highly valued by employers in the childcare and youth services sector.
Yes, this qualification can lead to senior and specialised roles within the childcare and education sectors.
Yes, progression to Level 4 and Level 5 diplomas, or even a bachelor’s degree, is possible as stated under academic progression.
Key topics include child development, communication, equality, and personal development in care settings.
Yes, this course is trending due to the increasing demand for skilled professionals in childcare and youth support services. It equips learners with relevant, in-demand skills for today’s job market.
You need to be at least 16 years old with a minimum of Level 2 literacy or equivalent.
Yes, you can enrol for as many courses, if time permits, and you are able to balance your studies with other commitments.
You will gain skills in being able to build positive relationships, involving parents in their children’s learning.
You will understand how to support children’s development through appropriate activities, environments, and interactions.
You will know how to identify signs of abuse, understand legal responsibilities, and implement policies and procedures to ensure the safety of children in your care.
This course does not have an exam. You have to submit written assignments.
Visit the South London College official website to enrol for the Level 3 diploma. Individuals will receive their login details to access the online learning portal.
Yes, South London College offers an instalment plan to ensure all learners have access to higher education. For more information, contact one of our customer support agents, and we will get back to you shortly.

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