Playwork

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Playwork
Level 2 and 3

Available at NVQ Levels 2 and 3, Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship our Playwork qualification is aimed at individuals working in or seeking to gain work with children or young people in environments such as after-school or breakfast clubs and seasonal holiday clubs. Learners may be working as playworkers, assistant playworkers or children’s holiday representatives amongst other roles. The qualification is also suitable for those wanting to work in children’s centres or children’s services.

NVQ Level 2

The qualification in Playwork is for staff working directly with children and young people in a setting which provides opportunities for freely chosen, self-directed play. Such staff do not have full responsibility for the play environment but make a significant contribution to supporting the play of those aged between 4 and 16.

The qualification consists of a total of 6 units – 4 mandatory plus 2 from a range of options. See the Full Unit List for details.

NVQ Level 3

The qualification is for experienced staff who have supervisory responsibilities or who work unsupervised in a setting whose main purpose is to provide children and young people (4-16yrs) with opportunities for freely chosen, self-directed play.

The qualification consists of a total of 7 units – 5 mandatory plus 2 from a range of options. See the Full Unit List for details.

Apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship qualification consists of the following elements:

• Key Skills – Application of Number Level 1 and  Communication Level 1
• Technical Certificate in Playwork Level 2 and First Aid Certificate in Paediatrics
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• NVQ Level 2 – see above

Advanced Apprenticeship
The Advanced Apprenticeship qualification consists of the following elements:

• Key Skills – Application of Number Level 2 and  Communication Level 2
• Technical Certificate in Playwork Level 3 and First Aid Certificate in Paediatrics
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• NVQ Level 3 – see above

Benefits to Learner
Gain a nationally recognised qualification
High quality training specific to Playwork
Improved career prospects
Improved Basic Skills and Key skills

Benefits to Employer
Increased staff retention
Better skilled staff
Higher quality training related to Playwork
Increased productivity

Funding is available in most cases.
Full commercial rates: NVQ Level 2 – £1090, NVQ Level 3 – £1350