Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ) - RQF
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- Original price was: £1,499.00.£899.00Current price is: £899.00.
- 1 year
- Level 3, Level 3 Diploma
- Awarded by 'Focus Awards'
- 477Guided Learning Hours
- 650 Hours Total Qualification Time
- Qualification Number: 601/7888/7
- 65 Credits
- Self-study Online
- Ofqual Regulated Qualification
- 32UCAS Points
Course overview
Your Path to Professional Playwork
If you’re enthusiastic about developing play opportunities for children and young people, the Level 3 Diploma in Playwork will build your skills and knowledge in the principles and practices of playwork, aligned with the National Occupational Standards. This qualification is nationally recognised and regulated by Ofqual and is suitable for those preparing to work or already working as playworkers with children aged 4 to 16 years in sports centres, adventure playgrounds, holiday clubs, children’s breakfast clubs, and community play environments.
This qualification explores the preparation of a playwork practitioner and why play is important for the development of children. You will learn to support children in a play environment, create an inclusive play area, encourage children to play freely, and manage a safe and secure environment. This course also focuses on working effectively with families, peers, and other professionals.
This playwork qualification is work-based, which means you will be assessed in a suitable play environment. Written assignments and practical observation are a part of the assessment process. This helps develop your expertise to become an efficient playworker. You need to be 18 years and over to enrol. This Level 3 diploma provides a direct pathway to progress to the Level 5 Diploma in Playwork.
This is a national vocational qualification (NVQ), which bridges the gap between education and occupation, and demonstrates to employers that you have the practical skills and knowledge to perform in this role. UCAS points are offered with this course, which can be used to support a pathway to a university programme.
You will receive full support from our expert tutors throughout every step of the course. You will be guided and assisted to help build a fulfilling career to thrive in a playwork environment.
Complete the Playwork Qualification with South London College
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Expertly Crafted E-Learning Content
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Dedicated Personal Tutor
A personal tutor and key account manager are available to support you.
Flexible Learning
You can fit your studies around a flexible schedule.
12 Months Access
Our online learning portal can be accessed for up to 12 months.
Boost Your Skills and Employability
Enhance your employability in a playwork setting
Friendly Customer Support
We offer a friendly customer support team to answer your questions.
Instructor-led Virtual Discussions
You can engage in instructor-led virtual group discussions (blended learning experience).
Interest-free instalment plan
Interest-free instalment payment plans are offered for your convenience.
What Will I Learn?
Create a supporting environment for playwork.
Learn how to develop positive relationships with children.
Be able to identify and respond to allegations of bullying.
Learn about the policies and procedures that safeguard children.
Key Features
High quality e-learning study materials.
Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
Benefit of applying TOTUM Discount Card.
Recognised Accredited Qualification.
Excellent customer service and administrative support.
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Support
Once you enrol with us, we offer you full learner support. We want to see you succeed in your professional goals. We provide complete access to a personal tutor who is an expert in their field.
Your tutor will assess your work, give you the required feedback, and help you improve throughout your time at SLC.
Our professional support team is available to answer any of your questions. You can contact us at any time; we are only a click away.
| Course Highlights |
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Who is this Course For? | The Level 3 Diploma is suitable for those who wish to develop their skills and knowledge in the principles of playwork.
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| Certification | Once you complete this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ) by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. |
| Career Progression | Your Path to Leading in Child Development
Once you complete the Level 3 Diploma in Playwork, it opens the door to exciting career opportunities in various playwork environments. With this qualification, you can play an important role in children’s and young people’s lives. This is suitable for those who wish to progress to a senior role and expand their skills and knowledge in the effectiveness of playwork. Here are some job prospects you can pursue along with the average salary scale (Source: UK Glassdoor).
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| Entry Requirements |
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| Average Completion Timeframe | The Level 3 Diploma in Playwork requires 477 GLH. You can complete this course in just a few months or take up to a year; it’s flexible to suit your schedule. Most learners finish within 9-12 months, but if you have more time to study or relevant experience, you may complete it sooner. We offer full support for up to 12 months, so you can work at a pace that’s right for you. |
| Method of Assessment | To earn the Level 3 Diploma, you must submit written assignments and undergo direct observation. Importantly, this course does not have an exam. This is how you will be evaluated during your course.
If you have any questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquire Now’ button. |
| Academic Progression | Upon completing this Level 3 diploma in playwork, you can progress to the following.
A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:
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| Regulated by |
OFQUAL The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities. RQF The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF has 9 levels, starting from beginner level to advanced level. The purpose of RQF is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means. |
South London College
South London College – Your Best Educational Future
South London College is an established online provider in the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to providing our students with a transformational educational experience. We are highly regarded and ensure our learners receive life-changing opportunities to achieve their personal and professional goals. We seek to inspire and motivate you to become competitive in the child development industry. Here’s the best opportunity to take the Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ) with us.
Awarding Organisation
Focus Awards
Focus Awards is based in the United Kingdom and is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland, and Qualifications Wales. This is an established awarding organisation that specialises in developing and awarding a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications. Their mission is to deliver high-quality and accessible qualifications. Focus Awards was established in 2011 and works with approved training centres to ensure learners receive relevant and modern training and assessment.
Verify this OrganisationCourse Curriculum
Unit 01
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 e-safety for children and young people
Unit 02
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 03
Understand Children and Young People’s Self-Directed Play
- Understand the nature of freely chosen, self-directed play
- Understand the key concepts involved in children and young people’s play
- Understand how to balance requirements for health, safety and welfare with the need for stimulation, challenge and risk
- Be able to reflect on children and young people’s play
Unit 04
Understand Relationships in the Play Environment
- Understand how to develop relationships with children and young people
- Understand how to support communication with children and young people
- Be able to support communication with children and young people
- Understand how to support children and young people in developing relationships with others
- Understand how to communicate with adults
Unit 05
Understand Health, Safety and Security in the Play Environment
- Understand the requirements for health, safety and security in the play environment
- Understand health, safety and security procedures in a play setting
- Understand how to assess risk in a play environment
- Understand how to respond to accidents and other emergencies in a play environment
- Understand hygiene practices in a play environment
Unit 06
Understand How to Plan for and Support Children and Young People’s Self-Directed Play
- Understand how to plan for children and young people’s self-directed play
- Understand how to create play spaces for children and young people’s self-directed play
- Understand how to support children and young people’s self-directed play
- Understand how to help children and young people manage risk during play
Unit 07
Contribute to an Organisational Framework that Reflects the Needs and Protects the Rights of Children and Young People
- Be able to research children and young people’s needs and rights
- Be able to consult on children and young people’s needs and rights
- Understand how to support children and young people’s self-directed play
- Be able to promote a diverse and inclusive play environment
Unit 08
Develop and Maintain a Healthy, Safe and Secure Play Environment for Children and Young People
- Be able to establish a healthy, safe and secure environment for children and young people
- Be able to maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children and young people
- Be able to implement procedures for accidents, injuries, illnesses and other emergencies
Unit 09
Develop and Promote Positive Relationships in a Play Environment
- Be able to develop relationships with children and young people in a play environment
- Be able to communicate with children and young people in a play environment
- Be able to support children and young people in developing relationships in the play environment
- Be able to communicate with adults in the play environment
Unit 10
Plan for and Support Children and Young People’s Self-Directed Play
- Be able to collect information on children and young people’s play needs and preferences
- Be able to analyse information on children and young people’s play needs and preferences
- Be able to plan play spaces for children and young people’s self-directed play
- Be able to prepare play spaces for children and young people’s self-directed play
- Be able to support children and young people’s self-directed play
- Be able to support children and young people to manage risk during self-directed play
Unit 11
Understand Playwork Principles
- Understand the role of, and need for, play
- Understand children and young people’s rights in relation to play
- Understand the role of the playwork team in supporting children and young people’s play
Unit 12
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 13
Administer playwork provision
- Be able to implement access procedures
- Be able to record key information
- Understand how to implement access procedures
- Understand how to record key information
Unit 14
Inclusive play, working with disabled children and young people
- Be able to develop inclusive play practice
- Be able to implement inclusive play practice
- Be able to help develop an environment which supports inclusive play
- Be able to manage inclusive play
- Understand the relevance of individual attitudes in relation to disabled people
- Understand the current legal and theoretical framework for inclusion
- Understand how to differentiate between effective and ineffective practice
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FAQ's
This qualification is to help you build your skills and knowledge to become a qualified playwork practitioner.
It is ideal for those who wish to take on senior roles in a playwork environment.
South London College offers a high-quality, supportive learning environment with experienced tutors, industry-recognised qualifications, and flexible learning options suited to individual needs.
Yes, South London College provides excellent customer service, offering ongoing support to students throughout their educational journey.
Yes, you can pursue a Level 4 or 5 qualification or a bachelor’s degree as stated in academic progression.
Yes, you must be in a suitable work setting or practical placement.
This qualification can lead to playwork practitioner, supervisor, or even manager.
Yes, this course is available online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace and convenience.
You will be assessed on written assignments and direct observation. For more information on the assessment process, contact our support team.
Yes, this playwork qualification is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies alike.
It is recommended you have some work experience with children in a play setting.
This course covers children and young people from ages 4 to 16 years old.
Yes, this Level 3 Diploma is regulated by Ofqual, the UK’s official qualifications regulator, meaning it meets national education standards.
Some of the topics covered include the principles of playwork, creating a supportive environment, safeguarding the wellbeing of children, understanding relationships in a play environment, and more.
Yes, you can work full-time. We have several full-time students who are also taking this course.
Yes, South London College offers its learners an instalment plan. For further information, you can contact our support team.
It can be an after-school environment, sports centre, children’s breakfast clubs, holiday clubs, children’s centres, and so on.
Visit the South London College official website and register for the Level 3 Diploma in Playwork. You will receive your login information to access our learning portal.
You can complete it within 9 months.
Great Tutor
The tutor guided me through my assessment process. This helped me achieve the best possible outcome.
Well-presented training
As someone already working as a child practitioner, this course interested me as I wanted to find a more senior role in a playwork environment.
Practical course
Since it was needed that I work in a suitable setting to carry out practical work, it helped me gain on-site experience as a playworker.